well-dressed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-dressed
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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Fiery torches blazed outside the riverside theater, welcoming a combination of well-dressed invitees and lucky ticket-bearing fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
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
Toward the middle of the audience is a group of well-dressed ladies, their pale skin glistening in the heat.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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