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Definition of dressed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
clothedwearing clothes, not naked
- She was dressed and ready to go.
2.
foodprepared with condiments or dressing
- The salad was dressed with olive oil.
3.
fashionwearing formal or fancy clothes
- They were dressed for the gala event.
4.
woundtreated with medications and covering
- The nurse dressed the wound carefully.
Expressions with dressed
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wearing clothes with maximum effort and detail
He was dressed to the hilt for the wedding, down to the cufflinks.
extremely well-dressed and stylish
He was dressed to the teeth for the wedding.
wearing very elegant and fashionable clothes for special occasions
She was dressed up to the nines for the gala event.
getting the best by being first
In the sale, it's first in, best dressed.
attempt to appear younger than one's age
Her outfit was a clear case of mutton dressed as lamb.
older person dressing like a younger one
She was accused of being mutton dressed like lamb at the party.
richly or gaudily clothed or ornamented
She was dressed up like a Christmas tree at the party.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
He turned out to be a wolf dressed as a lamb.
wearing very fancy or formal clothes
She arrived at the party dressed to the gills.
wearing very fancy or elaborate clothes, often excessively
She was dressed up like a dog's dinner for the party.
older person dressed to look younger than they are
She looked like mutton dressed up as lamb at the party.
put on clothes for daily life or special occasions
I get dressed before breakfast every morning.
wearing neat, stylish clothes, often elegant and costly
She looked well-dressed for the interview.
wearing very old torn clothes
The homeless man was dressed in rags and looked very cold.
wearing clothes that look messy, old, or not stylish
He was badly-dressed for the important meeting.
wearing stylish and neat clothes
He arrived at the party sharply dressed in a tailored suit.
wearing only some of your clothes
She answered the door half-dressed, still in her pajamas.
having all standard toppings or garnishes
I ordered an all-dressed pizza for dinner.
wearing formal or fancy clothes
She felt out of place being dressed-up at the casual party.
used to tell someone to put clothes on
Go get dressed before breakfast.
wearing clothes that are not neat or stylish
He arrived at the party looking ill-dressed.
stone block cut and smoothed for use in building work
The front of the old church was built from dressed stone.
Origin of dressed
Old English, drescan (to thresh)
Terms with dressed included in their meaning
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stylish
neat and well-dressed
dressed up
wearing special clothes for a role or event
dressed up
while wearing special clothes for a role or event
dressed
wearing all required parts of official clothing
untidy dress
dressed in an untidy or casual manner
clothed warmly
dressed in warm clothes
appearance
neat and well-dressed in appearance
fashion
dressed in fancy or elaborate clothing
appearance
decorated or dressed elaborately
appearance
dressed or arranged in a neat way
well-dressed
dressed in a very neat and attractive way
clothing
formally dressed or neatly groomed
appearance style
dressed in an ostentatious or overly formal manner
performance
male performer dressed as a woman
clothing
dressed in particular clothes
costume
dressed in costume as a character
special care
dressed with special care and attention
preparation
fully equipped or dressed for a specific activity
fashion
dressed in a particular way
overdone
overly dressed or decorated
appearance
dressed or decorated in a messy way
well-dressed
neat and smart in appearance
fashion
dressed in fancy or formal clothing
formal wear
dressed smartly in formal or business attire
Examples of dressed in a sentence
He was dressed in a sharp suit for the meeting. The vegetables were dressed with a spicy sauce. The dish was perfectly dressed, enhancing its flavors. He was dressed in a sharp tuxedo for the wedding. She felt overdressed for the casual dinner party. The dressed wound needed regular monitoring.
A dressed wound should be kept clean and dry.
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- French:habillé, assaisonné, ...
- German:angezogen, angemacht, ...
- Italian:vestito, condito, ...
- Spanish:vestido, aliñado, ...
- Portuguese:vestido, temperado, ...
- Chinese:穿着衣服的, 拌过的, ...
- Japanese:服を着た, 和えられた, ...
- Arabic:مَكْسُوّ, مُتَبَّل, ...
- Hebrew:לָבוּשׁ, מְתוּבָּל, ...
- Russian:одетый, заправленный, ...
- Ukrainian:вдягнений, заправлений, ...
- Hindi:कपड़े पहने हुए, सजाया, ...
Definition of dress - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
clothingtr./intr. put clothes on oneself or anothertr./intr.
- She helped her brother dress for school.
2.
fashionintr. wear clothes of a particular styleintr.
- He likes to dress in bright colors.
3.
medicaltr. apply a bandage or medication to a woundtr.
- The nurse dressed the wound carefully.
4.
cookingtr. Rare prepare food by cleaning or seasoningtr. Rare
- She dressed the salad with olive oil and vinegar.
5.
displaytr. Rare UK arrange merchandise in a shop windowtr. Rare UK
- They dressed the window with the latest fashion.
6.
militarytr. Rare arrange soldiers into proper formationtr. Rare
- The sergeant ordered the troops to dress ranks.
7.
agriculturetr. Rare UK cultivate or fertilize landtr. Rare UK
- Farmers dress the fields in spring.
Noun
1.
clothinggarment for women with a skirt and bodice
- She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
2.
formal wearclothing suitable for a formal occasion
- The invitation specified black tie dress.
3.
outfit lookstyle or manner of clothing
- His dress was casual at the informal gathering..
4.
theaterRare rehearsal in full costumeRare
- The cast had a dress rehearsal before the show.
Adjective
fashionsuitable for formal occasions or events
- He wore a dress shirt to the wedding.
Images of dress
garment for women with a skirt and bodice 
clothing suitable for a formal occasion 
style or manner of clothing
Expressions with dress
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put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
She loves to dress up in her princess costume.
wear casual clothes instead of formal ones
On Fridays, we can dress down at the office.
change clothes for outdoor activities
We need to dress out before gym class.
wear professional or appropriate clothing to achieve success
She believes in dressing for success to make a good impression at work.
decorate windows with curtains or blinds
She decided to dress the windows with new curtains.
wear stylish or elegant clothes to make a good impression
She always dresses to impress at business meetings.
wear clothes that impress people with style or glamour
She will dress to kill at the party tonight.
wear very bright or overly decorated clothes
She loves to dress like a Christmas tree at parties.
wear clothing suitable for a specific role or occasion
She dressed the part for the job interview.
making a start or leaving very quickly
He was off like a prom dress as soon as the bell rang.!
formal or semi-formal clothing worn for special occasions
He wore his best dress clothes to the wedding.
rules about what clothes are allowed in a place
The school has a strict dress code.
the measurement from the top to the bottom of a dress
The dress length is too long for her height.
formal trousers worn for business or special occasions
He wore dress pants to the job interview.
structure for displaying dresses in stores
The boutique had a beautiful dress rack by the entrance.
shoe for formal or smart casual events
He wore a black dress shoe to the wedding.
store specializing in selling dresses
She visited the dress shop to find a gown for the gala..
elegant dress worn by women for evening events
She wore a stunning evening dress to the gala.
special clothing showing a country's identity or tradition
The festival featured people in their national dress.
dress for women, elegant or for social events
She wore a beautiful party dress to the event.
simple and unadorned dress
She wore a plain dress to the casual event.
knitted dress worn for warmth
She wore a cozy sweater dress to the party.
dress worn for playing tennis
She wore a white tennis dress for the match.
cause interest or curiosity by looking unusual or pretty
The bright colors of the dress caught his eye.
Origin of dress
Old French, dresse (arrange)
Examples of dress in a sentence
Parents often dress their infants in soft clothing. She prefers to dress in vintage outfits. They dress according to the latest trends. He learned how to dress a burn in first aid class. The doctor dressed the injury with care. He dressed the fish with herbs and spices.
The chef dressed the dish with a special sauce. The store owner dressed the display with holiday decorations. They dressed the showcase to attract more customers. The captain instructed the platoon to dress quickly. Soldiers were trained to dress in perfect alignment. They dress the garden beds before planting season. To improve yield, he dressed the soil with compost. The dress in the window caught her eye. She chose a red dress for the occasion. She chose a red dress for the gala. His dress was impeccable, fitting the formal theme perfectly. Her dress was elegant and suitable for the gala. The dress code required formal dress. The director scheduled a dress to finalize the costumes. Actors often feel more prepared after a dress. She chose a dress gown for the gala. The dress attire was mandatory for the event.
View all translations of dress
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- French:habiller, robe, ...
- German:anziehen, Kleid, ...
- Italian:vestirsi, abito, ...
- Spanish:vestir, vestido, ...
- Portuguese:vestir, vestido, ...
- Chinese:穿衣, 连衣裙, ...
- Japanese:服を着る, ドレス, ...
- Arabic:لَبِسَ, فستان, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְלַבֵּשׁ, שִׂמְלָה, ...
- Russian:одевать, платье, ...
- Ukrainian:одягатися, сукня, ...
- Hindi:कपड़े पहनना, ड्रेस, ...
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