attired
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈtaɪəd/
KK: /əˈtaɪərd/
adjective
Definition
Dressed in a particular way, often referring to formal or special clothing.
Example
She was elegantly attired for the gala event.
Conversation
Did you see how well he was attired at the party last night?
Yeah, he looked really sharp in that suit!
I wish I could dress that well and be so attired for events.
It just takes a bit of practice and finding your style!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dressed
clothed
garbed
Antonyms
undressed
bare
naked
verb
Definition
To dress or put on clothing.
Example
She was attired in a beautiful gown for the event.
Tense Forms
Past: attired
Past Participle: attired
Conversation
Did you see how everyone was attired at the party last night?
Yeah, it was like a fashion show!
I know, right? I wish I had attired myself better for the occasion.
Root Explanation
Attired comes from the Old French word 'atirier' (meaning to dress or to equip), which is derived from 'a-' (a variant of 'ad-', meaning to) and 'tirer' (meaning to pull or to draw). The word 'attired' means to be dressed or adorned in a particular way, as if drawn into clothing.
Memory Tip
Think of 'to draw' ('tirer') something onto yourself, like clothing, to remember that 'attired' means to be dressed.
Visually Confused Words
unattired
tattied
antired
tired
unattire
tattered
reattire
nattered