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DRESSED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 23 meanings of the word Dressed.

How to pronounce dressed:

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Dressed - as an adjective satellite

Dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

Example: "The elegantly attired gentleman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appareledattiredgarbedgarmentedhabilimentedrobed

Treated with medications and protective covering

(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
polished

Dressed in fancy or formal clothing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dolled updressed-updressed to killdressed to the ninesspiffed upspruced uptogged up

Dressed - as a verb

To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).

Example: "He was dressed in the latest fashions."

To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.

Example: "I rose and dressed before daybreak.  it's very cold out. dress warm."

To put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game.

Example: "Due to a left ankle sprain, kobe bryant did not dress for the game against indiana"

Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers.

Example: "Does sir dress to the right or the left?"

To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it.

To prepare oneself; to make ready.

To adorn, ornament.

Example: "It was time to dress the windows for christmas again."

To ornament (a ship) by hoisting the national colours at the peak and mastheads, and setting the jack forward; when "dressed full", the signal flags and pennants are added.

To prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc.

To treat (a wound, or wounded person).

To prepare for use; to fit for any use; to render suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.

Example: "To dress leather or cloth;  to dress a garden;  to dress grain, by cleansing it;  in mining and metallurgy, to dress ores, by sorting and separating them"

To prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber).

To manure (land).

To bolt or sift flour.

(sometimes imperative) to arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align.

Example: "Right, dress!"

To break and train for use, as a horse or other animal.

Dressed - as an adjective

Having been subjected to a preparatory process or treatment; treated, prepared.

Prepared for eating, especially by the addition of specific condiments or dressing.

Wearing clothes; attired (now often with qualifying word).

Example Sentences

"She dressed quickly and left for work."
"He dressed up in his best suit for the job interview."
"The children dressed as superheroes for Halloween."
"I can't find my keys; I must have dressed in a hurry this morning."
"The fashion designer dressed the models in stunning evening gowns."
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Word Game Points

Is DRESSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dressed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRESSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DRESSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dressed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRESSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DRESSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dressed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRESSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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