well-dressed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-dressed
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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The well-dressed Senate aide next door, who asked me not to use his name for fear of upsetting his boss, hadn’t heard about Trump’s fascination with Florsheim.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
At Elemeno, for instance, a good portion of the parents we saw pushing strollers were well-dressed dads seemingly on solo missions, something you don’t always see at kid-centric events.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
In “I Love Boosters,” director Boots Riley’s well-dressed thieves want to make a point about the means of production.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The author lamented that modern cakes — particularly those deemed chic enough for social media or a well-dressed birthday party — had become overwrought and overdesigned.
From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025
She squinted and just made out clusters of well-dressed people congregating on its beautiful front lawns.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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