charmeuse
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- noun
- /ʃɑrˈmɜːz/
- Specialized
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charmeuse
- I am picking up as many yards as I can afford of silk charmeuse...
- charmeuse dress
- silk charmeuse
- charmeuse skirt
Examples
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Charmeuse.
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So go in for a fabric that is lightweight and breezy, like light satins, georgette, chiffons, silk, and charmeuse in colors like lime, yellow, light green, or light blue.
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And a little satin charmeuse tank with a little bit of lace trim.
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And I have no more of that silk charmeuse left, so I'm going to have to use the poly that I brought for lining.
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We can do a silk charmeuse or a crepe de Chine.
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It's got that smooth lustrous silk charmeuse surface, but it's much stiffer.
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I'm a mystery wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in silk charmeuse with bitchy trim.
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My evening dress is made of beautiful charmeuse that flows elegantly with every step.
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She chose a stunning charmeuse fabric for her wedding gown, giving it a luxurious feel.
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He wore a stylish shirt crafted from charmeuse, which shimmered under the lights.
Synonyms
A smooth shiny cloth like satin made from cotton or man-made fibers
A glossy silk fabric used for ribbons or dresses
How Shiny
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word charmeuse comes from French and is related to the English word charm, which means to 'attract' or 'please'. So, charmeuse was used for a cloth that 'charms' because it is soft and shiny, and today it names the lightweight, elegant fabric often used for dresses and lingerie.