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adjective

1
as in decked (out)

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as in stylish

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dressed up

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verb

past tense of dress up
1
as in dressed
to put on one's best or formal clothes we always like to dress up when going to parties

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2
as in disguised
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity the war was a fiasco that the administration tried to dress up as a triumph

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3
as in candied
to make more desirable dressed up the house with new windows and a paint job before putting it on the market

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4
as in clothed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes the girls were dressed up in skirts or dresses, but the boys were wearing jeans

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Recent Examples of dressed up
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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, 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 Stewart had worn a white sweater with an American flag and Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 The actress dressed up her go-to shoe style, wearing an embellished version of her traditional peep-toe pump to the Beverly Hills event. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 They can even be dressed up for dinner or down for daytime museum exploration. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian dressed up as her daughter North West. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2026 Different generations, different designers, and two wildly different approaches to getting dressed up. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 North West could have gone the obvious route and returned the favor to her mom after Kim Kardashian dressed up as her eldest daughter for an early Halloween gag. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
  1. stylish
  2. dressed
  3. disguised
  4. candied
  5. clothed
  6. chic
  7. concealed
  8. sweetened
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  • Meanwhile, fashionable La Marsa remains a firm favorite with the stylish set, and mid-2026 restaurant openings like Oto, a Japanese izakaya, and Sujet, a hybrid café and design store, keep things fresh.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Sam, who walks with a cane sometimes, is cool and dark and stylish, in an Anna Wintour mode.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of stylish
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
Verb
  • There were instances the previous week in which the Seattle Seahawks disguised blitzes or simply beat the protection.
    — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • So their obsession with political theater disguised as power drives them to try to destroy their opponents.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of disguised
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  • Though citron doesn’t contain much juice, the rinds can be candied or pickled.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The edges caramelized and got nice and crispy—almost candied—while the centers stayed pleasantly soft.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of candied
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  • Picture windows dominate the 30 ample rooms, which are pleasingly clad in unfinished wood and shocking splashes of lime.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The visual culminates with the sisters clad in Christmas sweaters toasting champagne.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of clothed
Adjective
  • And over in Carlsbad the chic new Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection is within walking distance of Legoland.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • When properly employed, hair pins are an exceptionally chic way to secure an updo, creating a soft hold that enhances the inherent romance of chignons, twists, and more.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of chic
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  • The Orb’s mechanical architecture are purposefully not concealed beneath a dial but becomes part of the visual composition — creating a sense of depth and movement that changes with the angle of observation.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The company allegedly concealed malicious software during testing.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of concealed
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  • Pumpkin Maple Drizzle Cakes As if a moist pumpkin loaf weren’t enough, this one is drenched in a soaking liquid of orange juice sweetened with maple syrup, and drizzled in a maple glaze.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That dish inspires Grillbird’s glossy house sauce, sweetened just enough with pineapple juice and ketchup.
    — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sweetened

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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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