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Buttoned-down (Adjective)

Meaning

Unimaginatively conventional; "a colorful character in the buttoned-down, dull-grey world of business"- Newsweek.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • She stuck out in the buttoned-down community, known for her quirky style and eccentric personality.
  • He fit in seamlessly with the company culture, embracing the buttoned-down attire and conforming to its norms.
  • After college, he struggled to transition into the buttoned-down world of corporate finance.
  • Despite the artistic ambitions, he now spends most days as an accountant, immersed in a buttoned-down corporate routine.
  • A decade after joining the bank, his rebel instincts are barely evident under his buttoned-down professional façade.

Synonyms

  • Conservative
  • Button-down
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