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
It’s a traditional sort of U.K. series, a well-dressed postwar period piece with an eccentric detective at its center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
Now the restaurant has become the epicenter of stylish downtowners coming uptown for opulent dinners where the restaurant’s regulars—older, well-dressed, celebratory—are part of the draw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Actor and playwright Colman Domingo could have inspired this year's Met Gala theme, as he's been carrying the baton for well-dressed men on the red carpet for several years now.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
I was constantly surprised by who bought from us: a bumed-out hippie, a well-dressed woman, a dull guy you'd never look twice at, a man in a fake wig and mustache, a preppie college kid.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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