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adjective

as in elegant

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dolled up

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verb

past tense of doll up
1
as in decorated
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming if you were to doll up those Shaker-style rooms, you'd ruin their simple elegance

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2
as in dressed
to put on one's best or formal clothes got all dolled up for the party

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolled up
  1. elegant
  2. decorated
  3. dressed
  4. formal
  5. adorned
  6. dressed up
  7. dressy
  8. draped
Adjective
  • The sinking marks a bittersweet coda to the era of gleaming behemoths that crossed the seas in elegant fashion.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Lack of crown aside (which, TBH, would be a bit much for an elegant small dinner), Tyler's makeup also felt extremely Arwen-esque.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of elegant
Verb
  • Baristas in Lima, the capital, were offering cappuccinos decorated with the image of the pope.
    — Luis Andres Henao, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Billboard Hot 100 is decorated with both spiderwebs and mistletoe, thanks to hits central to Halloween and Christmas.
    — Gary Trust, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of decorated
Verb
  • Those pictures of members of the Potawatomi tribe ranging from youths to the elderly dressed in regalia — ceremonial attire and adornments worn at ritual gatherings — show how people choose to represent themselves to their community.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Con where the actor made a surprise appearance, dressed in character, and threw handfuls of candy at the foot of attendees.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dressed
Adjective
  • The system produced a mathematical proof that was accepted by Lean, a proof-assistant software used to check the logical correctness of formal mathematical arguments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Paris Police Prefecture denied numerous formal requests for permits allowing protests in various areas of the city, citing October riots that led to thousands of arrests and violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of formal
Verb
  • The conversation pit abutted a window adorned with a beaded curtain, as shown in the background of this photo of Ross with Tracee and Rhonda.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Upon arrival, visitors will be greeted with a facade adorned with over 17,000 lights.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of adorned
Verb
  • Stewart had worn a white sweater with Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The mix is light, contemporary, and very flattering for those who want to look dressed up without appearing too studied.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of dressed up
Adjective
  • The timeless piece has a relaxed silhouette, so it can be worn over a T-shirt, but it can also be paired with a skirt or trousers for something more dressy.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Levi’s Cinch Baggy Jeans feature a relaxed, slouchy fit that feels especially relevant for fall, with a deeper wash that reads dressier than your typical light-blue denim.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of dressy
Verb
  • They must be staked into the ground, not draped on the headstone.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • During the Mexican-American War, legend has it, one cadet—not much older than Holt—draped himself in the Mexican flag and leapt to his death rather than surrender it to American troops.
    — Reif Larsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of draped
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“Dolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolled%20up. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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