Synonyms of button-down

button-down

adjective

ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌdau̇n 

variants or buttoned-down

as in traditional

tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions

a button-down architectural firm would never have the imagination to produce such a cutting-edge design

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traditional
• conservative
• orthodox
• conventional
• old-school
• old-fashioned
• ultraconservative
• old-line
• reactionary
• loyal
• archconservative
• hidebound
• traditionalistic
• staunch
• unprogressive
• steadfast
• faithful
• standpat
• die-hard
• devoted
• paleoconservative
• true
• brassbound
• true-blue
• mossbacked
• square
• stodgy
• steady
• dowdy
• neoconservative
• Tory
• right-wing
• ossified
• right
• fuddy-duddy
• ultraright
• fogyish
• antiliberal
• set
• ultrarightist
• blimpish
• antimodern
• antiprogressive
• antirevolutionary
• antireform

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nontraditional
• liberal
• unconventional
• progressive
• nonconventional
• unorthodox
• nonconservative
• radical
• revolutionary
• antiestablishment
• extremist
• broad-minded
• modern
• open-minded
• contemporary
• nonconformist
• large-minded
• nonorthodox
• advanced
• antitraditional
• anticonventional
• lefty
• ultraleft
• ultraleftist
• ultraradical
• ultraprogressive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of button-down

This button-down from Legendary Whitetails is our favorite pick, with its soft fabric and light blue color scheme. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026

Charles Tyrwhitt’s button-down shirt is an easy wardrobe essential for many reasons, from its timeless poplin stripes to its machine-washable, no-iron design. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Petite shoppers will love the cropped fit of the stretchy, moisture-wicking Vuori Women’s Allthefeels Shirred Crop Saguaro Leggings, which are chic enough to throw on with a button-down and heeled sandals right after yoga. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Save big on a soft, warm sweater dress that’s elevated enough to wear to work, or head to an autumnal brunch with your friends in a chic, button-down long-sleeve dress. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026