adj
buttoned
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
Word Forms
more buttoned comparative, most buttoned superlative
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She wore a neatly _____ blouse.