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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
dressed fairly lightly
We met her at the train station. For once, she was dressed fairly lightly. She had on a wide brimmed straw hat, an orange camisole and a matching mini-skirt.
1. What's the meaning of "dressed fairly lightly"?
2. What's the opposite of the phrase?
Thanks
1. What's the meaning of "dressed fairly lightly"?
2. What's the opposite of the phrase?
Thanks
Top answer
1. warm-weather clothes. 2.
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- warm-weather clothes.
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- dressed heavily, maybe?
- Layered, bundled-up.
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1. warm-weather clothes.
2. dressed heavily, maybe? Layered, bundled-up.
2. dressed heavily, maybe? Layered, bundled-up.
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Hi N2G
"Dressed lightly" suggests that clothing appropriate for warm/mild weather being worn. It suggests that the clothing is made of lightweight material, and does not fully cover the body.
I suppose the opposite could be "heavily dressed". This would suggest clothing made of thicker (heavier) material that covers nearly all of the body.
"Dressed lightly" suggests that clothing appropriate for warm/mild weather being worn. It suggests that the clothing is made of lightweight material, and does not fully cover the body.
I suppose the opposite could be "heavily dressed". This would suggest clothing made of thicker (heavier) material that covers nearly all of the body.
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