(phrasal verb) dressed very extravagantly, nicely, or elaborately
Example Sentence:
The man was dressed up in a tuxedo, hat, gold watch and expensive shoes, because he was going to accept an award.
A: Why are you dressed up?
B: I have a hot date tonight!
I’m going to dress up tonight because I’m meeting my boyfriend’s parents for the first time.
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