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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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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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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 This elegant striped style can be dressed up with strappy heels and jewelry or dressed down with raffia ballet flats to work for a variety of occasions. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 17 July 2026 The strapless design is offered in four color options, and it can easily be dressed up or down depending on the dress code. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 It can also be dressed up, as Dobrev demonstrated by pairing the bag with a black skirt, a blazer, and pumps. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Ed Zitron has argued the sector is closer to a modest market dressed up as a trillion-dollar one. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 They can be dressed up or down and are stretchy and comfortable. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Pepper’s understands that a hot dog should be fun, dressed up and full of flavor. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
  1. stylish
  2. dressed
  3. disguised
  4. candied
  5. clothed
  6. chic
  7. concealed
  8. sweetened
Adjective
  • Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Known for its warm welcome and customer service, the store is a beloved destination for those seeking unique and stylish items for their homes.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Verb
  • The bells atop a small stone church sounded as the faithful dressed in their Sunday best headed home to neat frame houses.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • In the video, the rocker struts around in stage dressed in all black with slick white boots, jamming on his guitar.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of dressed
Verb
  • Some of its greatest gifts arrive disguised as boredom — an afternoon with nothing scheduled, a bike pointed toward a friend’s house, a library book that unexpectedly becomes impossible to put down.
    — Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026
  • Eventually, the attacker would entice the target to install malware disguised as security software.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of disguised
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  • An order of churro French toast ($14) came with ample strawberries, candied pecans and a cinnamon Biscoff drizzle.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • Baking bread with a zesty hint of lemon peel intermixed with complex notes of chamomile and candied violets.
    — Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of candied
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  • On this day, four guests — clad in masks, snorkels, flippers, and dressed in all black to reduce the risk of being confused for a fish by the sharks — clung onto a safety line and watched as the silky sharks encircled them.
    — Kate Waxman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • At product launches, company events, and trade shows, Huang is nearly always clad in his trademark black Tom Ford leather jacket.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of clothed
Adjective
  • Karlie Kloss looks super chic in different hues of blue on July 15 in New York City.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of chic
Verb
  • His remarkable body of work reminds us that the most profound dramas are often concealed within everyday life.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Missiles and launch vehicles can remain concealed until they are needed, limiting the time during which they are exposed to satellites, aircraft, and drones.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of concealed
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  • Klein saw the gap and built the brand around chewing gum sweetened with xylitol instead.
    — Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • In two different studies, people drank 8 ounces (240 mL) of unsweetened or dextrose-sweetened cranberry juice for 12 weeks.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026
Definition of sweetened

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