well-dressed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-dressed
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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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
Video surveillance from the venue shows a well-dressed man moving casually through the wedding reception while guests are on the dance floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025
For the first time electronic line calling has been introduced at the All England Club with the well-dressed line judges replaced by AI.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah arrived at court day in, day out, well-dressed and looking smart, which is far cry from how they looked three years ago.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
It seemed to Lyddie that the room was full of young women, all well-dressed, all delicate, all beautiful.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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