Dressed up Meaning in English
expression · lemma: dress up
Definição
Wearing special or fancy clothes for an event, party, or occasion. It can also mean wearing a costume or disguising yourself as someone or something else.
Uso & Nuances
Informal; often used for formal events, parties, or costumes. 'Dressed up' is not the same as 'dressed'—it adds the idea of extra effort, style, or special occasion. Common phrases: 'get dressed up', 'all dressed up'. Can refer to both elegant clothing or dressing in a costume.
Frases de Exemplo
She got dressed up for the wedding.
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The kids were dressed up as superheroes.
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He looked very dressed up for work today.
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I hate getting dressed up just to go to a fancy restaurant.
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Are you getting dressed up for the Halloween party?
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Even though it rained, everyone showed up dressed up and smiling.
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