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Meaning of négligée

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

négligée

Pronunciation:/ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century.

  2. A necklace of beads, pearls etc.

  3. A state of careless undress or very informal attire.

  4. A woman's loose-fitting nightgown, especially when short, lacy and/or revealing; a nightie.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Carelessly or unceremoniously dressed.

  2. (of clothing) In the style of a negligee; revealing, titillating.