in dishabille
Definition
- Adjective: Partly dressed in a loose, careless, or informal manner; in a state of casual or incomplete attire, often implying a state of undress that is not formal or public.
Usage
- The word "in dishabille" is a formal or literary adjective phrase used to describe a person's state of dress. It typically suggests a relaxed, unstudied, or slightly negligent appearance, often when one is not fully dressed for public view, such as in a private setting like a bedroom or upon just waking. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She answered the door in dishabille, wrapped only in a robe.
- The portrait captured the model in dishabille, conveying an intimate, private moment.
Advanced Usage
- "To be caught in dishabille": To be discovered or seen when one is not fully or properly dressed.
- He was embarrassed to be caught in dishabille by the unexpected guests.
Variants and Related Words
- Dishabille (noun): The state of being partly or carelessly dressed.
- Her elegant dishabille was more appealing than formal attire.
- Deshabille (noun): An alternative, chiefly British, spelling of "dishabille."
Synonyms
- Unclad: Not clothed.
- En déshabillé: A French term with the same meaning, often used in English contexts.
- In one's dressing gown: Wearing a robe, often over nightclothes.
Antonyms
- Formally dressed: Wearing complete, proper attire for a formal occasion.
- Fully clothed: Completely dressed.
Related Idioms
- In a state of undress: A more common phrase meaning not fully clothed.
- The actor was photographed in a state of undress, causing a media scandal.
Adjective
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partly dressed in a loose or careless manner
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