low-cut

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low-cut

She wears a low-cut dress to the evening party.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Describing a garment, typically a dress, top, or swimsuit, that is designed with a neckline or back that is cut or shaped to reveal a significant portion of the upper chest, shoulders, or back. It implies a style that is not high-necked or fully covered.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • She wore a stunning low-cut evening gown to the gala.
    • The dress is beautiful but too low-cut for a formal business meeting.
    • This style features a low-cut back that is perfect for summer.
Advanced Usage
  • "daringly low-cut": Used to emphasize that the neckline is cut exceptionally low, often implying a bold fashion choice.
    • Her daringly low-cut dress turned heads at the party.
  • "low-cut top/dress/blouse": The adjective is commonly paired with specific types of garments.
    • A low-cut top requires the right undergarments.
Variants and Related Words
  • Plunging (adj): Often used synonymously with 'low-cut,' particularly for necklines that descend sharply in a V-shape.
    • She chose a dress with a plunging neckline.
  • Backless (adj): Specifically describes a garment that is low-cut or open at the back.
    • The backless design complemented the low-cut front.
Synonyms
  • Décolleté: A more formal term, often used in fashion contexts, referring to a low neckline.
  • Revealing: A broader term indicating that a garment shows a lot of skin.
Related Phrases
  • Low-cut jeans: While 'low-cut' typically refers to necklines and backs, in modern casual wear, it can also describe jeans or trousers that sit very low on the hips.
    • He prefers to wear low-cut jeans with a belt. (Note: This is a distinct, compound usage related to waistlines, not necklines.)
Related Idioms
  • "Cut a low profile": This is an idiom related to the word 'low' but is not directly related to the fashion term 'low-cut.' It means to avoid attracting attention.
    • After the scandal, the celebrity tried to cut a low profile.
low-cut

She wears a low-cut dress to the evening party.

Adjective
  1. having a low-cut back
    • a backless dress
  2. (of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
    • a low-cut neckline

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