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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
  • Her sleek, elegant mini slip dress, the epitome of a timeless LBD.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • This assortment features presentation boxes, gift sets with elegant teaware, a chest of single steeps and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Verb
  • In a unique touch, Snowdon decorated the same bathroom with newspaper clippings of royal scandals and society events—photos shared by Blue Book show controversial royal bride Wallis Simpson in one story, for example.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • Per Artnet, the interiors are decorated with pieces by KAWS, Josh Sperling, and Arsham himself, though none of the art is included in the sale.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Definition of decorated
Verb
  • Here, planks of fresh sweet watermelon get the som tam treatment, dressed in lime juice, serrano chile, fish sauce, and peanuts.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026
  • While George favors blue suits over the gray ones that dominated a young William’s wardrobe, the royal relatives still look alike when they’re dressed in their formal finery.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of dressed
Adjective
  • Washington responded by turning its assurance into a formal guarantee, though one signed as an executive order a successor can revoke.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Anderson’s neighbors, Matt and Laurel Nelson, needed to meet that threshold to move the case to a formal hearing on their complaint against the county manager.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of formal
Verb
  • Giant banners showing the faces of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, and Leon Trotsky adorned its rallies.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Nearby, the irrepressible older artist Nina Yankowitz, who completed a retrospective of her six-decade-long career at the Parrish earlier this year, was talking to Joan Semmel, 93, in a dress adorned with stars.
    — Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Definition of adorned
Verb
  • From war movies and psychological thrillers to a trilogy featuring a guy dressed up like a bat, Nolan has a taste for the unexpected that's often surprising and usually satisfying.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Plus, these can be dressed up or down, depending on footwear and accessories.
    — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of dressed up
Adjective
  • The bottoms have been trending since spring, with everyone including Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, and Zendaya reaching for the shorts that are equal parts dressy and summer ready.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Whether you’re headed to a tropical retreat or a wedding in Europe, dressy pumps give this bohemian ’fit a sleek, polished finish—especially in a slingback silhouette.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026
Definition of dressy
Verb
  • The Overland Park native, who attended Blue Valley North, grew up in a house draped in K-State purple.
    — Latif Love July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • In this week's installment of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Rebecca Rosman takes readers to the oldest bridge in Paris, which was draped in fabric last month to resemble a mountain cave.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of draped
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