dolled up 1 of 2

adjective

as in elegant

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dolled up

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verb

past tense of doll up
1
as in decorated
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming if you were to doll up those Shaker-style rooms, you'd ruin their simple elegance

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2
as in dressed
to put on one's best or formal clothes got all dolled up for the party

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolled up
  1. elegant
  2. decorated
  3. dressed
  4. formal
  5. adorned
  6. dressed up
  7. dressy
  8. draped
Adjective
  • The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Verb
  • The stage was decorated with Bosnian colored lights — blue, white and yellow — at one end.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of decorated
Verb
  • In September 2025, Kiara Jenkins was preparing to leave for a trip to Atlanta with friends when Eddie Jenkins showed up at her home dressed all in black with his hood up and confronted her about the trip, prosecutors said.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Pigs are cooked whole over wood, broken down, and then dressed with a mixture of cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
    — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of dressed
Adjective
  • Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of formal
Verb
  • In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Models’ hair — some adorned with a colorful butterfly — at Sean Suen looked windswept.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of adorned
Verb
  • Ed Zitron has argued the sector is closer to a modest market dressed up as a trillion-dollar one.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Nimin High-Waisted Trousers This trouser option comes in short lengths and can be worn casually with comfy sneakers for brunch, or dressed up with a blouse for the office.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of dressed up
Adjective
  • And the square neckline lends this floaty silhouette just enough structure to pull it in a more dressy direction.
    — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • There are plenty of vacation moments that call for something dressier than sandals but far more comfortable than heels, and these raffia flats fit the bill perfectly.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Definition of dressy
Verb
  • Her Oscar de la Renta minidress was formed from strands of crystals draped over a nude base, with an open back and more beading suspended around her arms.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Hoover Dam's giant American flag returns The massive American flag draped across Hoover Dam is back after briefly being removed for repairs.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of draped
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