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finery vs attire

attire vs finery

finery and attire both are nouns.

finery is not a verb while attire is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
finery Yes No No No
attire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attire is a hypernym of finery; that is, attire is a word with a broader meaning than finery:
  • finery: elaborate or showy attire and accessories
  • attire: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
Other hypernyms of finery include dress, garb.
finery (noun) attire (noun)
elaborate or showy attire and accessories clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
finery (verb) attire (verb)
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
Difference between finery and attire

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