buttoned vs unbuttoned

buttoned vs unbuttoned
closed closed adj. 1. having an opening obstructed. [Narrower terms: {blind}] Also See: {obstructed}, {sealed}, {shut}, {unopen}, {closed}. Antonym: {open}. [WordNet 1.5]

2. (Math.) of a curve or surface: having no end points or boundary curves; of a set: having members that can be produced by a specific operation on other members of the same set; of an interval: containing both its endpoints. {open} [WordNet 1.5]

3. Being in a position to obstruct an opening; -- especially of doors. [Narrower terms: {fastened, latched}] Also See: {closed}. Antonym: {open}.

Syn: shut, unopen. [WordNet 1.5]

4. having skin drawn so as to obstruct the opening; -- used of mouth or eyes. Opposite of {open}. he sat quietly with closed eyes [Narrower terms: {blinking, winking}; {compressed, tight}; {squinched, squinting}]

Syn: shut. [WordNet 1.5]

5. requiring union membership; -- of a workplace; as, a closed shop. [prenominal] [WordNet 1.5]

6. closed with shutters. [WordNet 1.5]

7. hidden from the public; as, a closed ballot. [WordNet 1.5]

8. not open to the general public; as, a closed meeting. [WordNet 1.5]

9. unsympathetic; -- of a person's attitude. a closed mind unreceptive to new ideas [WordNet 1.5]

10. surrounded by walls. a closed porch

Syn: closed in(predicate). [WordNet 1.5]

11. made compact by bending or doubling over; as, a closed map.

Syn: folded. [WordNet 1.5]

12. closed or fastened with or as if with buttons. [Narrower terms: {buttoned (vs. unbuttoned)}] [WordNet 1.5]

13. not engaged in activity; -- of an organization or business establishment. the airport is closed because of the weather; the many closed shops and factories made the town look deserted

Syn: shut down. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • buttoned — uttoned adj. furnished with buttons or something buttonlike. Opposite of {unbuttoned}. [Narrower terms: {botonee, botonnee}; {button down}; {closed}] [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • unbuttoned — adjective 1. not buttoned (Freq. 1) the wind picked up the hem of her unbuttoned coat • Syn: ↑unfastened • Ant: ↑buttoned • Similar to: ↑open collared …   Useful english dictionary

  • unbuttoned — /un but nd/, adj. 1. not buttoned. 2. Informal. free, open, or informal; unrestrained: unbuttoned humor. [1575 85; UNBUTTON + ED2 or UN 1 + BUTTONED] * * * …   Universalium

  • unbuttoned — adjective Date: 1583 1. a. not buttoned b. not provided with buttons 2. not under constructionint ; free and unrestricted in action and expression < the musicians unbuttoned energy > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • unbuttoned — un•but•toned [[t]ʌnˈbʌt nd[/t]] adj. 1) cvb not buttoned 2) cvb inf free, open, or informal; unrestrained: unbuttoned humor[/ex] • Etymology: 1575–85 …   From formal English to slang

  • unbuttoned — adj. not buttoned; not fastened; not restrainedv. open the buttons of; unfasten; disclose thoughts or feelings …   English contemporary dictionary

  • unbuttoned — un·buttoned …   English syllables

  • buttoned — adjective furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑fastened • Ant: ↑unbuttoned • Similar to: ↑botonee, ↑botonnee, ↑button down …   Useful english dictionary

  • fastened — adjective 1. firmly closed or secured (Freq. 1) found the gate fastened a fastened seatbelt • Ant: ↑unfastened • Similar to: ↑pegged down 2. furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike …   Useful english dictionary

  • blind — closed closed adj. 1. having an opening obstructed. [Narrower terms: {blind}] Also See: {obstructed}, {sealed}, {shut}, {unopen}, {closed}. Antonym: {open}. [WordNet 1.5] 2. (Math.) of a curve or surface: having no end points or boundary curves;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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