Meaning & Definition of word "Dressed"

Dressed

/drɛst/

1. Past tense of dress, meaning to put on clothes.
- Example: He dressed quickly before heading out to work.
2. To prepare or arrange (food) for serving.
- Example: They dressed the fish with lemon and herbs before grilling it.
3. To put on a costume or disguise.
- Example: For the Halloween party, she dressed as a witch.

1. Styled or arranged in a particular way.
- Example: The salad was dressed with a tangy vinaigrette.
2. Having been provided with a covering or decoration.
- Example: The cakes were dressed with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles.
3. Wearing clothes; clothed.
- Example: She arrived at the party dressed in a beautiful red gown.

Middle English 'dressen' meaning to arrange or to prepare.

dressed to the nines:

Dressed very elegantly or fashionably.

dressed down:

Wearing casual clothes; not formal.

dressed up:

Wearing formal or fancy clothing.

dress:

A one-piece garment for women.

clothing:

Garments worn on the body.

attire:

Clothing, especially fancy or formal.

Meaning: Dressed to impress

Example Sentence: He's really dressed to impress for the party.

Meaning: All dressed up with nowhere to go

Example Sentence: She was all dressed up with nowhere to go after getting stood up.