buttoned-up Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: B AH1 T AH0 N D AH0 P
What Does Buttoned-Up Mean?
Buttoned-Up is used as an adjective meaning Conservative. It is also used to mean Carefully planned and executed.
Buttoned-Up in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | taciturn and conservative |
| Comparative / superlative | more buttoned-up, most buttoned-up |
Buttoned-Up Definition (Adjective)
- Conservative.
- Carefully planned and executed.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see button up.
Synonyms of Buttoned-Up
Buttoned-up synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Buttoned-Up
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Buttoned-Up in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
buttoned-up (comparative more buttoned-up, superlative most buttoned-up)
Words That Rhyme With Buttoned-Up
Buttoned-Up: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is buttoned-up?
Buttoned-up is an adjective.
What is another word for buttoned-up?
You can replace buttoned-up with words such as taciturn and conservative. See the full list of buttoned-up synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of buttoned-up?
The comparative form is more buttoned-up and the superlative form is most buttoned-up.