Definition

1. Adjective (Predicative): Describing someone's appearance, specifically that they are dressed neatly, smartly, or appropriately for an occasion.
   • Well-dressed, smartly attired: The core meaning refers to being dressed in a way that is tidy, fashionable, or suitable.

Usage

This adjective is almost always used with an adverb (like "well," "beautifully," "smartly") to describe the quality of the attire. It is typically used after a linking verb like "be," "look," or "seem." * The guests were turned out impeccably for the wedding. * He always looks turned out for his business meetings. * The team was turned out in brand-new uniforms.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To turn someone/oneself out" (Phrasal Verb): This is the verbal source of the adjective. It means to dress or equip someone in a particular way.
  • She turned herself out with great care for the party.
  • The school turns out its students in a standard uniform.

Variants and Related Words

• Turnout (Noun): This is a related but distinct noun with two common meanings:
  • The number of people attending an event.

    • The concert had a huge turnout.
  • The way someone is dressed.

    • Her turnout for the gala was stunning.

Synonyms

• Dressed up
• Attired
• Groomed
• Spruced up

Antonyms

• Scruffy
• Disheveled
• Messily dressed
• Unkempt

Related Phrases

• Well turned-out: This is the most common and natural phrasing, where "well" is an adverb modifying the adjective phrase "turned out."
  • It's important to be well turned-out for a job interview.

Adjective

1. dressed well or smartly
   • the girls were well turned out and smart