Definition

Noun: - Formal or best attire: The phrase "Sunday clothes" refers to one's finest or most formal set of clothing, traditionally worn to church services on Sundays. It implies garments that are better in quality and more formal than everyday wear.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The children were dressed in their Sunday clothes for the family photograph.
  • He put on his Sunday clothes to attend the morning service.

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a connotation of formality, respect, and special occasion beyond just the religious context. It can be used to describe dressing up for any important event.
  • Even though it's a Tuesday, you should wear your Sunday clothes to the job interview.

Variants and Related Words

• Sunday best (noun phrase): A direct synonym with identical meaning.
  • She wore her Sunday best to the wedding.

Synonyms

• Best attire: The finest clothing one owns.
• Formal wear: Clothing suitable for formal events.
• Dress clothes: Attire that is more formal than casual wear.

Related Idioms

• In one's Sunday best: Dressed in one's finest clothes.
  • The whole family arrived at the party in their Sunday best.

Noun

1. the best attire you have which is worn to church on Sunday