Negligee Definition

negləshā, negləshā
negligees
noun
A woman's thin, light, typically loosefitting dressing gown or, now, often, nightgown, usually decorative and of a soft, flowing material.
Webster's New World
Any informal, careless, or incomplete attire.
Webster's New World
Alternative form of négligée.
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Other Word Forms of Negligee

Noun

Singular:
negligee
Plural:
negligees, negliges, ngliges

Origin of Negligee

  • French négligé deshabille, negligee from past participle of négliger to neglect from Latin neglegere neglect

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Negligee Sentence Examples

  • The word "camisole" derives from Latin, French and Italian and originally referred to a negligee jacket or a garment worn under a transparent top to conceal what back then would have been a corset.

  • Shopping for a bridal negligee can be one of the most exciting times in your life!

  • So how do you choose the right negligee look?

  • While a negligee can be short in length or long, it's usually a slinky gown that's imbued with feminine details like lace, gems and fabrics that are soft to the touch.

  • Button bath robes can offer warmth, comfort, modesty and, with the right negligee, sex appeal.

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