Garbed: meaning, definitions and examples
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garbed
[ หษกษหrbd ]
in clothing
Dressed in distinctive clothing or attire.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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garbed |
Used in a more formal or literary context to describe how someone is dressed. It can be used to imply that the clothing is distinctive or characteristic of a particular style or function.
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dressed |
This is the most commonly used word among the group, suitable for any context. It simply refers to the state of wearing clothes and can be used in both casual and formal situations.
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attired |
Often used in formal or semi-formal settings; it denotes the style or type of clothing one is wearing, usually for special occasions. It implies a sense of elegance or suitability for the event.
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clad |
This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to being dressed in a specific type of clothing or material, often highlighting the practicality or the thematic nature of the attire.
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Examples of usage
- She was garbed in a beautiful silk dress for the party.
- The actors were garbed in medieval costumes for the play.
formal
To dress in distinctive clothing or attire.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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garbed |
Typically used in a formal or literary context to describe someone wearing specific types of clothing.
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dress |
The most common and general term, used to describe putting on clothes, can also refer to styling appropriately for certain occasions.
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attire |
Refers to the clothing one has on, often used in the context of fashion or formal dress codes.
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clothe |
A formal or old-fashioned way to talk about dressing someone or oneself, which can sometimes sound distant or impersonal.
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Examples of usage
- The participants garbed themselves in traditional robes for the ceremony.
- He garbed himself in a suit and tie for the interview.
Translations
Translations of the word "garbed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vestido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคนเคจเคพเคตเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gekleidet
๐ฎ๐ฉ berpakaian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฑัะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ubrany
๐ฏ๐ต ็้ฃพใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท vรชtu
๐ช๐ธ vestido
๐น๐ท giyinmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ท์ ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุชุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ obleฤenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ obleฤenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ obleฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ klรฆddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะธัะฝะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแชแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geyimli
๐ฒ๐ฝ vestido
Etymology
The word 'garbed' originates from the Middle English word 'garbe' which means 'fashion, form, or manner of dress'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the way someone is dressed or attired. Over time, 'garbed' has evolved to refer to clothing that is distinctive or stands out in some way.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,833 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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