What does buttoned-up mean?
Buttoned-up means (figurative) Conservative..
Buttoned-up
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(figurative) Conservative..
Definitions by Sense
- (figurative) Conservative.
- (figurative) Carefully planned and executed.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see button up.
Example Sentences
It should be obvious by now that most of what goes on in the Bulova commercial does not depend very much on an appeal to the rational part of the mind—the “logos” of Aristotle. If it were to depend on such an appeal to the reason, it might show the same woman, but dressed sensibly in a nice buttoned-up dress and wearing her glasses.
Synonyms for buttoned-up
Antonyms for buttoned-up
Related Words
Word Forms
- more buttoned-up
- most buttoned-up
- buttoned up
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for buttoned-up?
Common synonyms include taciturn, conservative.
What is the opposite of buttoned-up?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use buttoned-up in a sentence?
It should be obvious by now that most of what goes on in the Bulova commercial does not depend very much on an appeal to the rational part of the mind—the “logos” of Aristotle. If it were to depend on such an appeal to the reason, it might show the same woman, but dressed sensibly in a nice buttoned-up dress and wearing her glasses.
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