buttoned Meaning & Definition
What Does Buttoned Mean?
As a verb, buttoned means to furnish or decorate with buttons. It can also mean to pass (a button) through a buttonhole or loop.
Word Facts for Buttoned
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | button-down, fastened and botonee |
| Antonyms | unfastened and unbuttoned |
Buttoned Definition (Verb)
- to furnish or decorate with buttons
- to pass (a button) through a buttonhole or loop
- to close or fasten with buttons
- to close (the lips) to prevent speech
I told you to button your lip.
- to close or seal tightly
- to have buttons for fastening
This dress buttons at the back.
Synonyms of Buttoned
Buttoned synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Buttoned
Buttoned in a Sentence
a buttoned sofa
I told you to button your lip.
This dress buttons at the back.
Word Forms & Grammar
but·toned
but·ton·ing
but·ton·er noun
button
buttoned
buttoner
buttoners
buttoning
buttons
buttoned (comparative more buttoned, superlative most buttoned)
Words That Rhyme With Buttoned
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First Known Use
14th centuryt
Questions People Ask About Buttoned
What part of speech is buttoned?
Buttoned is a verb.
What is another word for buttoned?
Words with a similar meaning to buttoned include button-down, fastened and botonee. See the full list of buttoned synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of buttoned?
Words opposite in meaning to buttoned are unfastened and unbuttoned.