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- [wel-drest]
- /wɛl drest/
- /wel drest/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wel-drest]
- /wɛl drest/
Definitions of well-dressed word
- adjective well-dressed attired in clothing that is of good quality, is properly fitted, and is appropriate and becoming. 1
- adjective well-dressed Someone who is well-dressed is wearing smart or elegant clothes. 0
- adjective well-dressed neatly, expensively, or fashionably attired 0
- adjective well-dressed That dresses well; characterized by fashionable, attractive clothes. 0
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Origin of well-dressed
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Well-dressed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
well-dressed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for well-dressed
adj well-dressed
- dressed to kill — woman: in stylish clothes
- dressed to the nines — a cardinal number, eight plus one.
- gussied up — dressed in a showy way
- handsome — having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance suggestive of health and strength; good-looking: a handsome man; a handsome woman.
adjective well-dressed
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