Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foo l dres]
- /fʊl drɛs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foo l dres]
- /fʊl drɛs/
Definitions of full-dress word
- adjective full-dress formal and complete in all details: a full-dress uniform. 1
- adjective full-dress done or presented completely or thoroughly. 1
- noun full-dress the formal attire customarily worn in the evening, usually consisting of black tailcoats and white bow ties for men, and floor-length dresses for women. 1
- noun full-dress a ceremonial style of dress. 1
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Origin of full-dress
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Full-dress
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
full-dress popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for full-dress
adj full-dress
- dressy — appropriate to somewhat formal occasions: an outfit that's a little too dressy for office wear.
- fancy — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
- fashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
- grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
- smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
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