Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dressed-to-the-nines
idiom
/drest tə ðə naɪnz/
Definition
Dressed to the nines means being dressed very elegantly or smartly, often for a special occasion.
Examples
- She arrived at the gala dressed to the nines, catching everyone’s attention.
- For the wedding, he was dressed to the nines in a tailored suit and polished shoes.
- Everyone at the party was dressed to the nines, making it a glamorous event.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that someone is extremely well-dressed and pays great attention to their appearance.
Synonyms
- well-dressed
- elegantly dressed
- smartly dressed
- fashionably dressed
