Antonyms for attire

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : uh-tahyuh r

Phonetic Transcription : əˈtaɪər

Definition of attire

Origin : c.1300, "to fit out, equip; to dress in finery, to adorn," from Old French atirier "to equip, ready, prepare," from a- "to" + tire "order, row, dress" (see tier). Related: Attired; attiring.

noun clothing
verb clothe

Example sentences :

If her morning attire had seemed over-splendid, what shall I say of her appearance now?
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

The most carping could have found no flaw in the quiet taste of his attire.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

A hardy old soldier, I should judge, from his feature and attire.'
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

They attire themselves with care, they braid the garland, and they tune the pipe.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

The oddity and incongruity of her attire attracted attention.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

Let us then see this little fair one in all the bravery of her Sunday attire.'
Extract from : « The Fairchild Family » by Mary Martha Sherwood

But he would have to make some changes in his attire and fix that brand on his horse.
Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts

She determined that her manner should correspond with her attire.
Extract from : « The Island Mystery » by George A. Birmingham

Laura had naturally noticed the state of his attire, but it was his face that troubled her.
Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss

This was King Dawes; nothing else could explain the magnificence of his attire.
Extract from : « Dream Town » by Henry Slesar

Synonyms for attire

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