simple past tense and past participle of dress
"She dressed quickly before leaving the house."
In plain English: To dress means to put clothes on your body so you are covered and ready for something.
"She dressed her daughter in warm clothes before they went outside."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
"the elegantly attired gentleman"
"neatly dressed workers"
"monks garbed in hooded robes"
"went about oddly garmented"
"professors robed in crimson"
"tuxedo-attired gentlemen"
"crimson-robed Harvard professors"
treated with medications and protective covering
"The wounded soldier was dressed in antiseptic ointment and a sterile bandage before being moved to the ambulance."
dressed in fancy or formal clothing
"The bride looked radiant as she arrived at the wedding, completely dressed in her elegant white gown and sparkling tiara."
Having been subjected to a preparatory process or treatment; treated, prepared.
"The newly dressed leather boots felt soft and supple after being conditioned by the artisan."
In plain English: Dressed means you have put on your clothes and are ready to go somewhere.
"He arrived at the party dressed in his best suit."
Usage: Use "dressed" as an adjective when something has undergone preparation or treatment rather than simply being covered in clothes. This form is common for describing food that is ready to eat or materials like wood and fabric that have been processed.