sweatered

Wearing a pullover

Sweatered means wearing a sweater: a sweatered figure walking through the fog, sweatered students gathered on the quad.

The word is informal and somewhat literary, used to sketch a scene or evoke a particular look—cozy, autumnal, collegiate.

knitwear

knitted

Made by looping yarn

cashmere · cardigan · pullover · crewneck · turtleneck · v-neck · argyle · mohair · chunky · handknit

cozy

snug

Comfortably close-fitting

homely · fireside · contented · relaxed · cuddled · lounging · domestic · hygge · autumnal · leisurely

fashion

preppy

Polished, traditional aesthetic

vintage · casual · elegant · classic · ensemble · coordinated · accessorized · buttoned · fitted · oversized

warmth

insulated

Shielded from heat loss

thermal · fleece-lined · winter · chilly · blanketed · heated · sheltered · protected · snuggled · wrapped

clothed

clad

Wearing outer covering

outfitted · wrapped · bundled · layered · decked · adorned · draped · swathed · enveloped · togged

Opposites
upper body covering

sweateredshirtless

Without upper garment

sleeveless · topless · uncovered · naked · stripped

Phrases
Family

sweater, sweaters

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G