Wardrobed: meaning, definitions and examples

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wardrobed

 

[ ˈwɔːr.drəʊbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dressing up

Wardrobed is the past tense of the verb 'wardrobe', which in this sense implies the act of dressing someone or oneself in a particular set of clothes. This terminology is particularly used when referring to the ensemble or collection of clothing that an individual is putting on. Although 'wardrobe' as a verb is not widely recognized in modern usage, it can reflect the act of selecting and assembling garments for a specific occasion or purpose, showcasing someone's fashion choices.

Synonyms

attired, clothed, dressed

Examples of usage

  • She was fully wardrobed for the gala.
  • He had wardrobed for the party carefully.
  • They were already wardrobed in elegant attire.

Translations

Translations of the word "wardrobed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 armazenado

🇮🇳 गर्म कपड़ों में लपेटा हुआ

🇩🇪 verkleidet

🇮🇩 dalam lemari

🇺🇦 одягнений

🇵🇱 ubrany

🇯🇵 衣装を着た

🇫🇷 vêtu

🇪🇸 vestido

🇹🇷 giyinmiş

🇰🇷 옷을 입은

🇸🇦 مرتدي

🇨🇿 oblečený

🇸🇰 oblečený

🇨🇳 穿着

🇸🇮 oblečen

🇮🇸 klæddur

🇰🇿 көйлек киген

🇬🇪 მოსაცმელი

🇦🇿 geyilmiş

🇲🇽 vestido

Etymology

The term 'wardrobed' derives from 'wardrobe', which originally comes from the Old French 'warderobe', a combination of 'warder', meaning to guard, and 'robe', meaning clothing. Over time, the word evolved to refer to a place where clothes are stored—the wardrobe itself. The usage of 'wardrobe' transforming into a verb form, particularly in creative and fashion contexts, reflects contemporary shifts in language use. While the concept of dressing and clothing has existed since the beginning of human civilization, the specific term 'wardrobed' indicates a more modern interpretation of personal expression through style and fashion choices. As fashion continues to evolve, so does our language surrounding it, making 'wardrobed' an interesting example of linguistic development, though not widely recognized in all English dialects.