ATTIRED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in dressed

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verb

past tense of attire

as in clothed

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet

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Adjective

The passionate and boisterous Argentina fans greatly outnumbered the green-and-white-attired Algerian faithful. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 Jackson — only 26, and not yet an ordained minister — was dressed informally, in a loose jacket and a hip collarless pullover that distinguished him from the dark-suited, pulpit-ready King and King's conservatively attired associates. — John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Feb. 2026

Verb

Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups. — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026 Today he’s attired in a gray hoodie over a white T-shirt. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026 The mostly female attendees range from 30 years old to over 70 and are attired in outfits including cutoffs, tank tops, straw fedoras and glamorous full-length dresses. — Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026 Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual. — James Powel, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attired

Adjective

Princess Kate has been crowned Tatler’s best dressed numerous times before, most recently in 2022.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
The second lady was dressed head to toe in white, as was the baby.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 July 2026

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Verb

My fellow guests are largely Lycra-clad and yoga-ready or wearing the resort’s fluffy robes to wander its halls, and more than half will return for a repeat visit within 18 months, one of the staffers tells me.

— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
Designed around century-old oak trees, the home is clad in limestone and natural timber, reflecting the principles of organic modernism.

— Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of clothed

Adjective

Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
Playing for a state title in front of thousands of fans, many of the clad in red, was a fitting end.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Definition of clad

Adjective

Illustrations of peacocks, butterflies, and florals turn each acrylic tile into a miniature work of art, while the colorful palette feels perfectly suited for a poolside picnic table.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Samsung is marketing the newer style as better-suited for entertainment and reading e-books, among other advantages that come with the wider, shorter inner display.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of suited

Verb

Nearby, two performers were smoking in white Monobloc chairs, costumed in long aprons and scrubs, rubber gloves close at hand.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Did the nefarious villain (who may or may not have been costumed at Party City) have an accomplice within the Big Brother crew that helped facilitate the abduction?

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of costumed

Adjective

Best barrister bookcases With four covered shelves for books and one top ledge for trinkets, frame photos or other decorative items, this is a versatile piece.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Likewise, the Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens provides a pathway for eligible former citizens with minimal tax liability to resolve outstanding filing obligations without becoming covered expatriates.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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