en deshabille

Thân thiện

She stood at the window in a state of en deshabille.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Partly dressed in a loose or careless manner: Describes a state of being partially clothed, often in informal or relaxed attire, such as a robe or nightwear, suggesting a lack of formality or completeness in dress.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • She answered the door en deshabille, wrapped only in a silk robe.
  • The artist captured the model en deshabille, conveying a sense of intimate informality.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a specific image of casual, incomplete dress, typically in a private setting.
• It can imply a state of undress that is not necessarily immodest but is notably informal and unrestrained.

Variants and Related Words

• Déshabillé (noun): A state of being undressed or in informal attire. Also refers to a loose, informal garment.
  • She preferred the comfort of her morning déshabillé.

Synonyms

• Dishevelled: Untidy, disordered in dress or appearance.
• In disarray: In a state of disorder, often regarding clothing.
• In négligé: Dressed in a casual, often revealing, robe or nightgown (a very close synonym).

Notes on Meaning

• En deshabille is a loan phrase from French, directly translating to "in a state of undress." It carries connotations of casualness and intimacy rather than necessarily being scandalous or fully unclothed. The emphasis is on the informal, careless, or incomplete nature of the attire.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. partly dressed in a loose or careless manner

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