well-dressed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-dressed
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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I showed up not long after doors opened and was greeted by two lengthy lines of well-dressed people crowding the block, tittering with expectation, interacting with myriad Ramp employees identifiable by those yellow lanyards.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 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
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
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
A real mix, it seemed, of people with loud, noisy kids on vacation, and quiet, well-dressed business types.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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