well-dressed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-dressed
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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And so it was on Wednesday and Saturday nights, the IPO’s first and last appearances at Carnegie this visit, with tempers between the often-masked protesters and the well-dressed concertgoers flaring occasionally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 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
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
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
They arrange items on beautiful brocade cloths under the careful watch of a trio of well-dressed ladies.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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