Button-down (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of a shirt; having the ends of the collar fastened down by buttons; "Brooks Brothers button-down shirts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He wore a classic button-down shirt to the formal dinner.
- The button-down collar on her blouse was perfectly pressed.
- The Oxford button-down shirt is a staple of preppy fashion.
- He preferred the look of a traditional button-down collar with a suit.
- The iconic button-down collar is a hallmark of the Ivy League Look.
Meaning 2
Unimaginatively conventional; "a colorful character in the buttoned-down, dull-grey world of business"- Newsweek.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's button-down corporate culture stifled creativity and innovation among its employees.
- In the button-down world of finance, it's rare to find someone who thinks outside the box.
- The button-down attitude of the school's administration made it difficult for students to express themselves freely.
- The actress played the role of a button-down suburban housewife perfectly, but it was a far cry from her own eccentric personality.
- The politician's button-down demeanor hid a sharp mind and a willingness to take bold action.