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Definition of “well-dressed”

well-dressed

Definitions

adjective

  1. neatly, expensively, or fashionably attired

Synonyms

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= smart, elegant, stylish, chic, spruce, dapper, well turned out, dressed to kill, dressed up to the nines, soigné or soignée, schmick

Quotations including 'well-dressed'

  • "The sense of being well-dressed gives a feeling of inward tranquillity which religion is powerless to bestow" Miss C. F. Forbes

Translations for 'well-dressed'

  • British English: well-dressedwell dressed Someone who is well-dressed is wearing smart or elegant clothes. ADJECTIVEShe's always well-dressed.
  • Brazilian Portuguese: bem vestido
  • Chinese: 衣着入时的衣着著入时時的
  • European Spanish: bien vestido bien vestida
  • French: bien habilléN bien habillée
  • German: gut gekleidet
  • Italian: ben vestito ben vestita
  • Japanese: 身なりのよい
  • Korean: 잘 차려 입은
  • Portuguese: bem vestido bem vestida
  • Spanish: bien vestido bien vestida

Example Sentences Including 'well-dressed'

Carr himself is a suave, well-dressed , quick-witted demon specialising in rude put-downs.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)
It had fine white linen and well-dressed waiters, and one ate with heavy silver cutlery.
SA Star (2005)
It is a man (Manoj Bajpai), well-dressed but obviously edgy and perhaps even crazy.
India Today (1999)
It is very upmarket and full of sexy, well-dressed blokes.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
Murphy is nodding towards a well-dressed man who has swung through the plate-glass door from the street; Murphy:
Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)
She was always perfectly groomed and as well-dressed as her meagre salary would allow.
Routledge, Paul Madam Speaker - The Life of Betty Boothroyd
The expensive cut of my suit, shiny now with spilt food and dirt, only adds to the oddness of the effect: a well-dressed tramp.
Jane Asher LOSING IT (2002)
The look is to be a smart and well-dressed guy -- more a business look,' he explains.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
They were led by a well-dressed man who told him that Blake had been killed.
Leasor, James Tank of Serpents

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