Dressed

Definition

Dressed is an adjective that refers to being clothed or adorned in a particular way, often implying appropriate or specific attire for an occasion. It can also describe something that has been prepared or decorated in a certain manner.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Verb (past participle of "dress")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /drɛst/
• Respelling: DREST

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /drɛst/
• Respelling: DREST

Etymology

The word "dressed" originates from the Old French "dresser," meaning "to arrange" or "to prepare," which came from the Latin "directus" (to direct or arrange). The English term evolved to mean putting on clothing or arranging oneself in attire.

Derivatives

• Dressing (noun)
• Dressy (adjective)
• Undressed (adjective)
• Overdressed (adjective)
• Redress (verb)

Synonyms

• Clothed
• Attired
• Garbed

Antonyms

• Undressed
• Naked
• Unclothed

Usage

The adjective "dressed" is commonly used to describe someone who is wearing clothes suitable for an occasion, such as "She was elegantly dressed for the event." It can also refer to objects that are prepared or decorated, such as "a dressed salad."

Related Terms

• Attire: Clothing or garments, especially formal or elaborate.
• Costume: Clothing worn to convey a particular appearance, often for a specific occasion.
• Apparel: Another term for clothing or attire.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Wearing clothes or attire: Refers to someone who is clothed, often in a way that is suitable for an occasion.
  • Example: "He was formally dressed in a suit."
• Decorated or prepared: Used to describe items, such as food, that have been prepared or embellished.
  • Example: "The salad was dressed with vinaigrette."

Verb

• Past tense of "dress," meaning to put on clothes: Refers to the action of putting on attire or preparing oneself with clothing.
  • Example: "She dressed quickly for the morning meeting."