Dressed (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Treated with medications and protective covering.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The wound was dressed with antibiotic ointment and a bandage to promote healing.
• The nurse carefully dressed the burn with a topical cream and wrapped it in gauze.
• After the surgery, the doctor dressed the incision with a layer of protective film.
• The paramedic dressed the cut on the patient's forehead with a sterile pad and tape.
• The doctor dressed the ulcer with a medicated gel and covered it with a protective boot.

Meaning ²

Dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination; "the elegantly attired gentleman"; "neatly dressed workers"; "monks garbed in hooded robes"; "went about oddly garmented"; "professors robed in crimson"; "tuxedo-attired gentlemen"; "crimson-robed Harvard professors".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• She was beautifully dressed in her new evening gown for the charity gala.
• The formally dressed waitstaff moved efficiently through the crowded restaurant.
• The well-dressed businessman stood out among the more casual travelers at the airport.
• The guests were warmly dressed for the outdoor winter wedding in fur coats and scarves.
• The immaculately dressed bride walked down the aisle, her white wedding dress shimmering in the light.

Synonyms

• Habilimented
• Attired
• Appareled
• Robed
• Garbed
• Garmented

Meaning ³

Dressed in fancy or formal clothing.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The bride was beautifully dressed in a lace wedding gown with intricate details.
• He was dressed in a tailored suit and tie for the job interview.
• The guests were all dressed in their finest attire for the charity gala.
• She was dressed in a stunning red evening gown that turned heads on the red carpet.
• The couple was dressed to the nines in their formal wear for the black-tie event.

Synonyms

• Dolled Up
• Togged Up
• Spruced Up
• Dressed To The Nines
• Dressed-up
• Dressed To Kill
• Spiffed Up

Meaning ⁴

(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The carpenter carefully dressed the rough-hewn beam to fit it into the frame of the old house.
• The stone mason spent hours dressing the granite blocks to create a smooth, even surface for the monument.
• After dressing the lumber, the woodworker applied a finish to bring out the natural beauty of the grain.
• The construction crew dressed the concrete blocks to create a uniform surface for the building's exterior.
• The craftsman took great care in dressing the wooden planks to ensure a snug, watertight fit for the boat's hull.

Synonyms

• Polished