Buttoned

/ˈbʌt.ənd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'button', meaning to fasten with buttons.

He buttoned his shirt before heading out for the meeting.

Completed the action of closing or fastening with buttons.

She had already buttoned the dress before the event started.

adjective

Fastened with buttons.

She wore a buttoned coat to keep warm on the chilly day.

Having buttons as a fastening.

The buttoned shirt looked elegant and formal for the occasion.

Describing a garment that is done up with buttons.

His buttoned jacket gave him a sophisticated appearance.

Derived from the noun 'button', which comes from Old French 'boteon', meaning 'to fasten'.

buttoned up

To be reserved or secretive.

button down

To restrain or suppress (often used in a work context).

put the button on

To complete or finish something.

button

A small disk or knob used to fasten clothing.

buttonhole

A slit in a garment for the purpose of securing a button.

unbuttoned

Not fastened with buttons.

To be controlled or restrained.

After handling the situation, he felt buttoned down.

Referring to someone who is uptight or overly serious.

Stop being so buttoned, have some fun!