A woman's thin, light, typically loosefitting dressing gown or, now, often, nightgown, usually decorative and of a soft, flowing material.
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A woman's loose dressing gown, often of soft, delicate fabric.
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Any informal, careless, or incomplete attire.
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Alternative form of négligée.
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Noun
Singular:
negligee
Plural:
negligees, negliges, ngliges
Origin of negligee
French négligédeshabille, negligeefrompast participle ofnégligerto neglectfrom Latin neglegereneglect
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.