as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
dressed down for boorish behavior at the dance
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Recent Examples of dressed down
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
This elegant sky blue style can be dressed up with strappy heels and jewelry or dressed down with raffia ballet flats to work for a variety of dress codes.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Think of ranch water as a dressed down margarita that's hard to mess up.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Rattan, jute, sisal, wood, seagrass, and more are all great options for an organic feel that can be both dressed up or dressed down.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
These beautiful styles will take you from day to night, dressed up or dressed down.
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Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
If someone is dressed up in a space that is dressed down, for instance, there’s humor to it.
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Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Zesica Striped Wide-leg Pants Pinstripe trousers are a must-have in my wardrobe for their year-round versatility and ability to elevate any outfit, whether styled for professional settings or dressed down for casual, travel-friendly looks.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
This elegant sky blue style can be dressed up with strappy heels and jewelry or dressed down with raffia ballet flats to work for a variety of dress codes.
—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Think of ranch water as a dressed down margarita that's hard to mess up.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Rattan, jute, sisal, wood, seagrass, and more are all great options for an organic feel that can be both dressed up or dressed down.
—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
These beautiful styles will take you from day to night, dressed up or dressed down.
—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
If someone is dressed up in a space that is dressed down, for instance, there’s humor to it.
—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed down
Adjective
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Here the enduring wisdom of Indian spiritual philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ojai’s informal patron saint, serves even to hold a recent incursion of ultra-rich to account.
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These employee-to-owner pipelines and apprenticeship-to-owner transitions marked informal forms of employee ownership.
Verb
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This time, however, Charlotte promptly scolded him for his untoward behavior.
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Four years ago, Infantino scolded critics during a news conference ahead of the opener in Qatar.
Adjective
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Below, shop more Coach Outlet designer bags while many trending summer styles and everyday essentials are majorly marked down.
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Such chemicals, which resist heat, water, oil and grease, are used to produce everyday items, including nonstick pots and pans.
Verb
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Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.
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It was also being lectured by people who presented a formulaic perspective on a complicated future that the class of 2026 is already navigating.
Adjective
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
Verb
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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Later on during the trial, the judge reprimanded Pino and his supporters for hugging and physical embracing him while court was in session and the jury was present.
Verb
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After leaving the field at the end of the third, Fried walked into the tunnel leading to the visitors’ clubhouse, flanked by pitching coach Matt Blake, who immediately called down to the bullpen to have Paul Blackburn warm up.
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Even the New York State Police had been called down to join, and were standing around in their purple ties and Dudley Do-Right hats.
Verb
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The county argues the grand jury fundamentally misunderstood what happened before the explosion, saying its investigation relied on speculation instead of evidence and wrongly blamed county officials for a criminal enterprise prosecutors say was built on years of deception.
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That’s how many layoffs have been blamed on AI so far this year, according to career services firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
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“Dressed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20down. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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