Sekirov Dictionary

négligée

/ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/

noun 4
adjective 2
forms 3

noun4

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A woman's loose-fitting nightgown, especially when short, lacy or revealing; a nightie.
- Enkhbayar has promised more jobs, free education and higher public service wages to the poverty-ravaged country. But who needs those when you've got dancing girls in black negligees? — 2000
(historical) A necklace of beads, pearls etc.
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(no longer used) A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century.
- [S]he had on a lilac Negligee, Gause Cuffs trimmed richly, with Flowers and spangles, spangled shoes, Bows of Gause and Flowers, and a Cap! — 1777
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(no longer used) A state of careless undress or very informal attire.
- “Good! My lady will be sitting in her boudoir, very much in negligee, about now.” — 1913

adjective2

In the style of a negligee; revealing, titillating.
(no longer used) Carelessly or unceremoniously dressed.

forms

negligees · negligées · négligées

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