When near the buildings I met a white man, in such an unexpected elegance of get–up that in the first moment I took him for a sort of vision.
Source: wiktionary
Getup
Synonyms for "getup" (136 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Strong matches (40)
constructioncostumecreationdisguisedressdrivedynamismembodimententerpriseenterprisingnessfabricfabricationfashionfashioningforceforcefulnessforgingformformatformation
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framefurnishingsget-up-and-getget-up-and-gogogo aheadgo-aheadgo-gettinggo-to-itivenessguisegumptionharnesshustleincorporationinitiativejunction
Related words (68)
liverymakemakeupmakingmanufacturemasquerademixturemoldmoldingmotleymouldmouldermouldyorganic structureorganismorganizationoutfitpatternpatterningpep
Show 43 more words
physiquepiecing togetherplanproductionpunchpushpushfulnesspushinesspushingnessputting togetherrigsetoutsetupshapeshapingsnapsockspiritspunkstarchstructurestructuringsyneresissynthesistectonicstexturethingstightstissuetrappingstrousseauturnouttutuup-and-comingnessventuresomenessventurousnessvigorvitalvitalitywardrobewarp and woofweaveweb
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: outfit, accouterments, adventuresomeness, adventurousness, aggression.
- Sentence evidence is available for getup, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "getup".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "getup"
Keep "getup" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "getup" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "getup", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "getup" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
The Schnitzelbank Band, each member attired in an odd getup, received many comments for the manner in which the men marched.
Source: wiktionary
Oh, I forgot. She had on a get-up that took the attention of anyone that saw her, even in that crazy mob. The better to cut the wind, she had shortened sail and wore a short skirt, black tights, and a skullcap.
Source: wiktionary
[A] parade of costumed cadets trots by: a shark costume, an Uncle Sam getup and three young men in form-fitting bodysuits.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "getup"?
Closest matches include outfit, accouterments, adventuresomeness, adventurousness, aggression.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "getup"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.