buttoned

Thân thiện

He buttoned his coat against the cold wind.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Fastened or secured with buttons: Describes something that is closed or held together using buttons, typically referring to clothing.
   • Closed or sealed by a button-like mechanism: Can describe something that is shut or secured by a device or object that functions like a button.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • He wore a neatly buttoned shirt to the interview.
  • Please ensure your coat is fully buttoned before going outside in the cold.
  • The buttoned flap on the envelope kept the letter secure.

Advanced Usage

• "buttoned-down" (often used as a compound adjective): Describes a person who is conservative, conventional, or restrained in behavior and appearance.
  • He has a very buttoned-down approach to management.
• "buttoned-up" (often used as a compound adjective): Similar to "buttoned-down," it can mean conservative, formal, or emotionally reserved. It can also literally mean fully fastened.
  • She's very buttoned-up and rarely shows her feelings.
  • Make sure the case is buttoned-up before shipping.

Variants and Related Words

• Unbuttoned (adj): Not fastened with buttons; open. Can also figuratively mean relaxed or informal.
• Button (n/v): The fastening object itself / the act of fastening with a button.
• Buttonhole (n): A slit or loop through which a button is passed.

Synonyms

• Fastened: Secured or closed.
• Closed: Shut or secured.
• Done up: Fastened (often used for clothing).

Antonyms

• Unbuttoned: Not fastened with buttons.
• Open: Not closed or fastened.
• Undone: Not fastened or tied.

Related Phrases

• To keep one's lip buttoned: (Idiom) To remain silent; to keep a secret.
  • This is confidential, so keep your lip buttoned.
• Button it!: (Imperative idiom) A command to be quiet or stop talking.
  • I've heard enough, just button it!

Học thuật

Adjective

1. furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fastened