decollete
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Definition
Adjective 1. Having a low-cut neckline: Describes a garment, typically a dress, blouse, or top, that is cut low to expose the neck, shoulders, and upper chest. - The actress wore a stunning decollete gown to the awards ceremony. 2. Wearing such a garment: Describes a person who is wearing a garment with a low neckline. - She looked elegant and decollete for the evening.
Usage
The word decollete is used primarily in formal or fashion-related contexts to describe women's clothing. It refers specifically to the style of the neckline. - It is an adjective and is placed before a noun (e.g., a decollete dress) or used after a linking verb (e.g., The dress is decollete). - It is not commonly used in everyday casual conversation.
Examples
- Adjective:
- Her decollete black dress was the talk of the party.
- The fashion designer's new collection features several decollete evening gowns.
- For the gala, she chose a tastefully decollete silk top.
Advanced Usage
- "To be decollete": To be wearing a low-cut garment.
- She was beautifully decollete, which suited the formal dinner perfectly.
- The term can imply a sense of sophistication, formality, or glamour associated with the exposed neckline.
Variants and Related Words
- Decolletage (noun): The area of a woman's chest, neck, and shoulders that is exposed by a low-cut garment; also refers to the low neckline itself.
- The dress highlighted her decolletage.
- Low-cut (adjective): A more common, less formal synonym for decollete.
- She wore a low-cut top.
Synonyms
- Low-cut: Having a neckline that is cut low.
- Low-necked: Having a low neckline.
- Plunging: (Especially of a neckline) cut in a deep, narrow V-shape.
Antonyms
- High-necked: Having a neckline that covers the neck and collarbone.
- Turtleneck: Having a high, close-fitting collar that folds over.
- Modest: (Of clothing) not revealing; covering the body suitably.
Adjective
- (of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
- a low-cut neckline