Word
dressed
US/ˈdɹɛst/
UK/dɹˈɛst/
Definitions
01wearing clothes
A2 · Elementary
adj. wearing clothes rather than being naked.
adj. wearing clothing; often used with an adverb to describe the style or quality of the attire.
“He was fully dressed and ready for work by seven o'clock.”
“The guests arrived elegantly dressed for the gala, showcasing a variety of formal styles from different cultures.”
Synonyms
02prepared for cooking
B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking
adj. cleaned or prepared for cooking, often with a sauce or oil.
adj. prepared for culinary use, specifically referring to cleaned poultry or salad tossed with a dressing.
“The waiter served a freshly dressed green salad with the main course.”
“The recipe requires a whole dressed chicken, ensuring that the bird is cleaned and ready for the oven immediately.”
03treated materials
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. smoothed or prepared for use, like stone or wood for building.
adj. referring to raw materials, such as stone or timber, that have been smoothed, shaped, or treated for construction.
“The old house was built using dressed stone from a local quarry.”
“The architect specified dressed timber for the interior exposed beams to achieve a more refined and modern aesthetic.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dressed” in context.
Verb
01. get dressed
“Hurry up and get dressed or we will be late for the party.”
verb + adj
02. stay dressed
“You should stay dressed in your warm clothes until we get inside the house.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. casually dressed
“He felt a bit out of place because he was casually dressed in a t-shirt.”
adv + adj
04. dressed in black
“The mysterious man was dressed in black from head to toe.”
adj + prep
05. fully dressed
“She fell asleep on the sofa while still fully dressed.”
adv + adj
06. smartly dressed
“All the guests were smartly dressed for the wedding ceremony.”
adv + adj
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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