Definition

Describing something that has its buttons fastened or closed.

Example

She wore a buttoned shirt to the meeting.

Conversation

I love how your shirt looks so buttoned up today.

Thanks! I wanted to look a bit more put together for this meeting.

It definitely works; the buttoned style suits you well.

I appreciate that! I might wear it more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To fasten something, like clothing, by pushing a button through a buttonhole.

Example

She buttoned her coat before going outside in the cold.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that I finally buttoned my jacket properly?

Yeah, it looks great!

Thanks! I always forget to button it up when it's cold.

Root Explanation

Buttoned → It is formed from "button" (from Old French *boteon*, meaning a small knob or fastener) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "buttoned" means having been fastened with a button.

Memory Tip

Think of a small fastener ('button') that has been used to secure something ('-ed' means completed action'). This helps you remember that 'buttoned' refers to something that has been fastened with a button.

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