negligee
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7.4
- noun
- /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/
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negligé
- She donned a delicate negligee before heading to the living room to relax.
- wear a negligee
- pink negligee
- silk negligee
I'm like, no, no therapist turns up in a little negligee and does therapy.
- I'm like, no, no therapist turns up in a little negligee and does therapy.
Examples
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I got up, ran my hands through my tousled hair, shrugged into the nicest negligee I had, and hurried downstairs.
Fiction book (1998) -
I want to get out of this negligee.
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I'm supposed to wear a negligee.
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Do you think l'd be caught dead in that cheap negligee?
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You don't even need a negligee.
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Times had changed, but girls still wanted to wear negligees on their honeymoon.
Fiction book (2000) -
There was a beautiful display in the window of a mannequin in a sheer bridal negligee.
Fiction book (2000) -
Her skin was as fresh as cream, floating up from butter... under the lace negligee she liked to tease me with.
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The boutique featured a stunning collection of negligees perfect for a romantic evening.
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After a long day, she slipped into her soft negligee and settled onto the couch with a book.
Synonyms
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1.0
A loose dress that women and girls wear to sleep
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2.8
A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home
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4.8
A loose piece of clothing like a robe to wear for warmth or modesty
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3.9
A loose comfortable robe often worn by women at home after a bath or to relax
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9.9
A loose, light robe that women wear over night clothes
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9.5
A loose, light dressing gown a woman wears at home, often made of silk
A loose informal jacket women wear at home while dressing
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Etymology
Negligee comes from the French négligé, which means 'neglected' and shares its root with the English word neglect, because it once described a relaxed, 'careless' style of dress. So today a negligee is a light, loose nightgown you wear when you are relaxed at home.