dressed down 1 of 2

dressed down

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dress down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed down
Adjective
  • Not in a classroom with a lecture but sitting on your couch with your family, eating some popcorn, getting this informal education, and hopefully planting a seed that, hey, Black women do this type of science.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, many women around the world are still struggling to find work, with many holding precarious jobs or forced to hustle in the informal economy just to get by.
    Meera Senthilingam, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Their true strength lies in their ability to seamlessly blend into everyday life, always exuding a magnetic presence that remains irresistibly unpredictable.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • What happens when compliance reaches 0%? Aside from the ramifications on democracy itself, every American will feel the pain in their pocketbooks and everyday lives.
    David Cuillier, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Lola Rose showcases an eclectic mix of vintage and custom furnishings, including cozy booths, plush sofas and mid-century modern chairs, ideal for happy hour, social gatherings or casual dinners.
    Taryn White, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Even far more casual runners, cyclists, and gym-goers—anyone who’s active—can underfuel too, McConville says.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dressed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20down. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!