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dressed vs dressed-up

dressed-up vs dressed

dressed and dressed-up both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dressed No Yes No No
dressed-up No Yes No No
As adjectives, dressed and dressed-up are synonyms defined as:
  • dressed and dressed-up: dressed in fancy or formal clothing
dressed (adjective) dressed-up (adjective)
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination dressed in fancy or formal clothing
(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth
treated with medications and protective covering
dressed in fancy or formal clothing
Difference between dressed and dressed-up

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