Dressed Definition

dressed
adjective
  1. dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination; "the elegantly attired gentleman"; "neatly dressed workers"; "monks garbed in hooded robes"; "went about oddly garmented"; "professors robed in crimson"; "tuxedo-attired gentlemen"; "crimson-robed Harvard professors"
  2. treated with medications and protective covering
  3. (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth
  4. dressed in fancy or formal clothing

"Dressed" in song lyrics

See how dressed is used in real songs:

  • "No need to be rude, so don't get dressed"
    2 Live Crew — Yakety Yak
  • "One in a khaki suit, the other one well dressed"
    Above the Law — Adventures of . . .
  • "Hey you better get dressed"
    Afroman — Afroman Is Coming to Town

Usage tips for "dressed"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dressed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dressed to find words that pair well.

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