DRESSED UP Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in decked (out)

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as in stylish

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verb

past tense of dress up

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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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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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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Berkeley resident Matt Nichols came to the protest dressed up as a killer robot holding a chainsaw. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Sunlight filtered through the living room's large window during the mornings, and come nightfall, the vintage stereo system and Bluetooth radio were a total vibe for getting dressed up for dinner with a glass of wine. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Each can also be a decision to wait, dressed up as diligence. — Jochen Schwenk, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The Dream Jersey Cowl Neck Lounge Set is made with the same buttery-soft, breathable jersey fabric, but dressed up with a relaxed cowl neckline and drapey raglan sleeves for a look that feels a little more elevated. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 It also been dressed up in a carbon-fiber aero kit that includes vents, fender flares, and a more prominent rear spoiler. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 Telsey said that the call-outs for the ballet and mary jane styles from Adidas, Birkenstock, Caleres and Steve Madden in their recent earnings calls was because these styles can be dressed up or down. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The baggy style and light wash can be dressed up with heels or down with sneakers. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026 Rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez and two first-year members of the Cubs staff, major-league video and technology coordinator Brad Moylan and major-league physical therapist Jozef Palasiewicz, all dressed up as jockeys. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

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From stylish home upgrades and confidence-boosting beauty finds to unforgettable adventures and practical everyday essentials, these thoughtful ideas celebrate girl power in all its forms.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Overall, the new airport retains what travelers love about Burbank–small, efficient, and relatively stress-free–while adding more space, amenities, and a stylish upgrade.

— Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

Verb

There was music and singing, but we were dressed in gowns and tuxedos and then did militant poetry.

— Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
Swedish architect Martin Brudnizki dressed it in bold Art Deco and an electric color palette that doesn't apologize for existing on Sunset Boulevard.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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Also on the premises are a striking one-bedroom cabin clad entirely in redwood, an outdoor movie pavilion, and sweeping mountain and city lights views from every vantage point.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Union members and their supporters were dressed colorfully, clad in red or green, and their march through the Brussels city center passed off peacefully.

— Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of clothed

Adjective

Rooms are cozy and coastal grandmother chic, with earthy colors like taupe and terra cotta, and peaceful lake views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
From New York’s insistence that low ponies and naked nails are, indeed, chic, to Milan’s cheeky winks of morning-after makeup and good-bad-hair days, designers and artists made room to play.

— Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of chic

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This sonic machine—a pneumatic system operated by wind and air—is partially concealed inside walls.

— Thomas Patier, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026
Villarreal Ortiz obtained permanent residence by falsely identifying his aunt, a naturalized American citizen, as his mother and later concealed that deception when applying for citizenship, prosecutors say.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of concealed

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Sweets, however – which the researchers defined as sugars, and sweetened foods and beverages – were a different story.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Why Sweet Tea Needs To Be Refrigerated Whether your iced tea is sweetened or unsweetened, it must absolutely be refrigerated.

— Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

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