Dolled: meaning, definitions and examples
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dolled
[ dɔld ]
dressing up
Dolled refers to the act of dressing someone in finery or adorning them, often with elaborate or decorative clothing and accessories. The term conveys a sense of glamour and effort put into one's appearance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She dolled up for the party.
- He dolled the children in their best outfits for the family photo.
- The actress was dolled by a famous designer for the red carpet.
- They dolled their home with decorations for the holiday.
Translations
Translations of the word "dolled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maquiado
🇮🇳 गुड़िया जैसा
🇩🇪 aufgedonnert
🇮🇩 dihias
🇺🇦 зроблений як лялька
🇵🇱 ubrany jak lalka
🇯🇵 人形のように
🇫🇷 habillé comme une poupée
🇪🇸 vestido como una muñeca
🇹🇷 bebek gibi giydirilmiş
🇰🇷 인형처럼 꾸며진
🇸🇦 مُزَيَّن
🇨🇿 oblečený jako panenka
🇸🇰 oblečený ako bábika
🇨🇳 打扮得像玩偶
🇸🇮 oblečen kot lutka
🇮🇸 klædd eins og dúkka
🇰🇿 қуыршақ сияқты киінген
🇬🇪 თოჯინასავით გამოწყობილი
🇦🇿 kukla kimi geyinmiş
🇲🇽 vestido como una muñeca
Etymology
The term 'dolled' is derived from the word 'doll', which originally referred to a small model of a human figure, often used as a child's toy. The word 'doll' itself traces back to the late Middle Ages, with connections to the name 'Dorothy' and the French term 'dol' meaning a small child. The transformation of 'doll' into a verb, implying the act of decorating or dressing up, emerged in the 20th century as fashion and personal grooming became more pronounced aspects of societal norms. The colloquial use of 'dolled up' has become popular in modern language, especially in the context of making oneself look attractive or presentable for special occasions.