Synonyms of dressed down

dressed down 1 of 2

adjective

as in informal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• informal
• everyday
• casual
• shabby
• sloppy
• slovenly
• unkempt
• workaday
• sporty
• relaxed
• dégagé

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• formal
• best
• dressy
• Sunday
• noncasual
• elegant
• fashionable
• stylish
• chic
• dressed up
• smart
• trim
• neat
• tidy
• semiformal

dressed down

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dress down

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

dressed down for boorish behavior at the dance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolded
• lectured
• reprimanded
• called down
• blamed
• criticized
• ranted (at)
• railed (at or against)
• chewed out
• reamed (out)
• bawled out
• laid into
• ragged
• read the riot act (to)
• berated
• tongue-lashed
• attacked
• upbraided
• chastised
• rated
• admonished
• scored
• rebuked
• mocked
• remonstrated (with)
• reproached
• flayed
• hammered
• keelhauled
• castigated
• faulted
• jawed
• lambasted
• basted
• laced (into)
• took to task
• chided
• condemned
• crucified
• slammed
• knocked
• chid
• lashed
• put down
• denounced
• panned
• reviled
• abused
• assailed
• blasted
• reproved
• harangued
• reprehended
• censured
• excoriated
• ridiculed
• scourged
• disparaged
• belittled
• vituperated
• scoffed
• bad-mouthed
• scorned
• dissed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• indorsed
• praised
• extolled
• lauded