Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a low-cut neckline: Describes a garment, typically a dress, blouse, or top, that is cut low on the chest, revealing the neck, shoulders, and upper chest area.

Usage

• The adjective "low-necked" is used attributively, meaning it typically comes before the noun it modifies (e.g., a low-necked dress). It describes the style of the clothing's neckline.

Examples

• She wore a stunning low-necked gown to the gala.
• The fashion designer is known for her elegant low-necked evening dresses.
• That low-necked blouse is not appropriate for the office.

Advanced Usage

• "décolleté": This is a more formal or fashion-specific term often used as a synonym for "low-necked," particularly for women's evening wear. It can also function as a noun to refer to the low neckline itself or the area of the body it reveals.
  • She prefers décolleté necklines for formal events.

Variants and Related Words

• Low-cut (adjective): A more common synonym with the same meaning. It can be used interchangeably with "low-necked."
  • a low-cut top
• Neckline (noun): The line formed by the edge of a garment around or below the neck.
  • a V-neckline, a boat neckline

Synonyms

• Décolleté: (adjective) Having a low neckline.
• Low-cut: (adjective) Cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest.
• Plunging: (adjective) Very low-cut, often in a V-shape.

Antonyms

• High-necked: (adjective) Having a high neckline that covers the neck.
• Turtleneck: (adjective/noun) Having or being a high, close-fitting, turned-over collar.

Adjective

1. (of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
   • a low-cut neckline