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attire Synonyms

Another word for attire

Choosing another word for attire depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Clothes or apparel, especially of a formal, fine, or distinctive kind.

Usage Example

"The invitation specified that evening apparel was required for the charity gala."

Strongest
apparel
clothing
garb
Strong
dress
raiment
array
vestments

• verb (Context 2)

To dress, clothe, or array, especially in fine or formal garments.

Usage Example

"The actors were attired in authentic seventeenth-century costumes for the historical play."

Strongest
clothe
dress
Strong
array
garb
apparel
robe
bedeck

Opposites of attire

The opposite of attire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undress
disrobe
strip
divest
See all opposites of attire

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Attire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/attire
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