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attired

adjective (attired); past form of the rare verb attire

«attired» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Dressed in a particular way. tree →

In the lessons

Used in formal writing and stories to describe clothes: smartly attired, attired in silk. Phrases: attired in, suitably attired, smartly attired.

Examples

  • The guests were attired in their best clothes. tree →
  • The king was attired in red velvet. tree →
  • She arrived smartly attired for the interview. tree →
  • Pupils must be suitably attired for PE. tree →
  • The dancers were attired in bright costumes. tree →
  • He was oddly attired in pyjamas and boots. tree →
  • And the Tsarivna was so lovely and so richly attired that all who beheld her burst into tears. tree →

Note

Formal and a bit old-fashioned; everyday: dressed. Noun: attire (clothes), as in "formal attire".

In Jewish tradition

Used in formal writing and stories to describe clothes: smartly attired, attired in silk. Phrases: attired in, suitably attired, smartly attired.

Examples

  • And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her eyes, and attired her head, and looked out at the window. (Prophets 2KI.9.30, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Formal and a bit old-fashioned; everyday: dressed. Noun: attire (clothes), as in "formal attire".

On Mova

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