well-dressed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-dressed
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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Rather, the book shares lessons she’s taken from years of therapy in the form of well-dressed animals dropping pearls of compassionate wisdom.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 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
Some of the backlash came after AI-generated photos appeared on social media, imagining well-dressed affluent women as prospective customers for the service.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 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
A tall, well-dressed black man came forward and paused.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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