well-dressed

[ wel-drest ]

adjective

1. attired in clothing that is of good quality, is properly fitted, and is appropriate and becoming.

well-dressed

adjective

1. neatly, expensively, or fashionably attired

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-dressed¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

When she was photographed or filmed going in and out of the courthouse in Manhattan where her defamation lawsuit against Trump was heard, we saw a poised, well-dressed woman walking or standing with her attorney.

From Salon

But it is almost certain that sculpture will be well-dressed and have impeccable hair.

From Los Angeles Times

“Today, I saw two very well-dressed ladies walking, and I breezed by them, remarking on the beautiful warm morning and how nice they looked,” she wrote.

From Salon

A well-dressed man in a baseball cap approaches.

From BBC

As I got closer, I saw a well-dressed man playing an unusual instrument that sounded like a flute but looked like a clarinet.

From Los Angeles Times

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