adj
buttoned
Buttoned (adj) means having buttons attached. Example: “She wore a neatly buttoned blouse.”
adj
1
Having buttons attached.
"She wore a neatly buttoned blouse."
2
With the buttons done up, or figuratively, tightly controlled or reserved.
"His shirt was buttoned right to the collar."
"The meeting stayed buttoned and formal from start to finish."
How to use buttoned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something (or someone) fastened up neatly and properly.
Common pairings
buttoned up
a buttoned collar
buttoned tight
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more buttoned
- Superlative
- most buttoned
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She wore a neatly _____ blouse.
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fastened
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What does “buttoned” mean?
The word “buttoned” means having buttons attached. In plain terms, describes something (or someone) fastened up neatly and properly.
How do you use “buttoned” in a sentence?
Here is “buttoned” used in a sentence: “She wore a neatly buttoned blouse.”
What part of speech is “buttoned”?
“Buttoned” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “buttoned” have?
“Buttoned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having buttons attached.
