bundled-up
Definition
- Adjective:
- Dressed warmly, especially by wearing many layers of clothing: The term "bundled-up" describes a person who is wearing thick or multiple layers of clothing to protect themselves from cold weather.
Usage
- The adjective "bundled-up" is used to describe a person's state of being heavily dressed for warmth. It typically precedes a noun or follows a linking verb like "was," "were," or "looked."
- It is a compound adjective formed from the phrasal verb "bundle up."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The bundled-up children played in the snow. (The children, who were dressed in warm clothing, played in the snow.)
- She was bundled-up in a heavy coat, scarf, and hat. (She was dressed warmly in a heavy coat, scarf, and hat.)
- Despite being bundled-up, he still felt the chill of the wind. (Even though he was wearing warm clothes, he still felt the cold wind.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be/get bundled up": This is the verbal phrase from which the adjective is derived. It means to dress oneself in warm clothing.
- Make sure the kids are bundled up before they go outside. (Ensure the children are dressed warmly before they go outside.)
- I need to bundle up; it's freezing today! (I need to put on warm clothes; it's very cold today.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bundle up (phrasal verb): To dress warmly.
- Remember to bundle up against the cold.
- Bundling (noun, gerund): The act of dressing warmly or wrapping up.
- Proper bundling is essential in Arctic climates.
Synonyms
- Wrapped up: Covered or enclosed in warm clothing.
- Bundled: Wrapped or tied together; often used similarly for warmth.
- Snugly dressed: Dressed in a warm and comfortable manner.
Antonyms
- Lightly dressed: Wearing thin or few clothes.
- Underdressed: Not wearing enough clothing for the weather or occasion.
Related Phrases
- All bundled up: An emphatic phrase meaning completely dressed for cold weather.
- The baby was all bundled up for her first winter walk.
Adjective
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dressed warmly
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bundled-up sailors and soldiers
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