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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dressed up

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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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Victoria Justice dressed up for her Halloween party in a distressed zombie look featuring a tattered black minidress and edgy boots. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Audiences dressed up as characters, sang songs and brought props, including rice, toilet paper and decks of cards to toss during the show. — Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 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 The baggy style and light wash can be dressed up with heels or down with sneakers. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up

Adjective

This fully electric, ultra-compact quadricycle is designed for short urban trips—like zipping down to the shops in a golf cart, but more stylish—offering a simpler alternative to traditional cars.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
In 2025, The Jay hotel in San Francisco teamed up with The Namesake, transforming a section of The Jay’s stylish Third Floor into an exclusive design studio.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

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Both are curled in chairs in an otherwise empty room in an upscale Hyde Park Corner hotel, modestly dressed in jeans, sneakers and casual tops.

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
With a pristine interior wearing leather dressed in Rosso Ferrari red, this Prancing Horse has 2,948 miles on it.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dressed

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When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
The 414-foot Lürssen wasn’t a floating palace like most of the world’s largest yachts before it, but an expedition ship disguised as a superyacht, complete with submarines, helipads, a drive-in marina, and research capabilities.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of disguised

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However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Video of the incident obtained by CBS News showed a group of around 20 masked men clad in black or gray clothes descending a hill from the area of an Israeli settlement outpost into an olive grove near the Palestinian village of Abu Falah.

— Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of clothed

Adjective

With Leoni leaving the label, its refined and subtly chic red carpet looks will clearly depart with her.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
To that end, the best apron should be durable and stain-resistant enough for everyday wear, but also chic enough to don for a dinner party, capable of both protecting and complementing your cutest outfit.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of chic

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The brand harnesses the power of functional mushrooms in the form of organic dark chocolate sweetened with organic sugar.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Sweets, however – which the researchers defined as sugars, and sweetened foods and beverages – were a different story.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweetened

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