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decollete

decollete

9.8
Clothing with a low neckline that shows the neck and upper chest
  • adjective
  • /ˌdɛkəˈleɪ/
  • NSFW
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  • She wore a stunning decollete dress to the evening gala.

Examples

  • The model showcased a beautiful decollete top during the fashion show.

  • The actress appeared on the red carpet in a daringly decollete gown.

  • Fashion magazines often feature decollete styles in their spring collections.

  • She wore a stunning decollete dress to the gala.

  • The actress appeared on the red carpet in a daringly decollete gown.

  • She wore a stunning decollete dress to the evening gala.

  • Fashion magazines often feature decollete styles in their spring collections.

Synonyms

low-cut
vsdecollete
  • NSFW
10 3.5

Clothes with a low neckline or back that show more skin

focuses on exposing the neck and upper chest rather than other parts
low-necked
vsdecollete
4.8

Clothing with a low neckline that shows the neck and chest

describes specifically a low neckline exposing the neck and upper chest

How Revealing

low-cut
  • NSFW
10 3.5
decollete
  • NSFW
9.8
modest
20 3.6

Surface Forms

decollete positive

Etymology

Decollete comes from French parts dé- meaning 'off' and col meaning 'neck', so it gives the simple image of 'taking the collar off'. That's why decollete clothing has a low neckline that shows the neck and upper chest.