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
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
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
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
The accompanying photo showed eleven well-dressed Negro women in front of Hampton Institutes Bemis Laboratory, graduates of Engineering for Women, a war training class.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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