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New2grammar

#536758 Fri, 04 Jul 08 09:23 PM

We met her at the train station. For once, she was dressed fairly lightly. She had on a wide brimmed straw hat, an orange camisole and a matching mini-skirt.

1. What's the meaning of "dressed fairly lightly"?
2. What's the opposite of the phrase?
Thanks

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Vorpar

#536761 Fri, 04 Jul 08 09:30 PM

1. warm-weather clothes.
2. dressed heavily, maybe? Layered, bundled-up.

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New2grammar

#536763 Fri, 04 Jul 08 09:34 PM

Thank you, Vorpar.

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Yankee

#536767 Fri, 04 Jul 08 09:37 PM

Hi N2G

"Dressed lightly" suggests that clothing appropriate for warm/mild weather being worn. It suggests that the clothing is made of lightweight material, and does not fully cover the body.

I suppose the opposite could be "heavily dressed". This would suggest clothing made of thicker (heavier) material that covers nearly all of the body.

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New2grammar

#536769 Fri, 04 Jul 08 09:39 PM

Thank you, Yankee.

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