negligee
word
Definition
A negligee is a woman's thin, loose, and often sheer nightdress, usually worn as sleepwear or lingerie.
Usage & Nuances
Negligee is mostly used in fashion, lingerie, or intimate contexts. It has a romantic or sensual connotation and is not a general term for all nightwear. Pronounced ‘NEG-li-zhay’. Avoid confusing it with 'nightgown' (which is less revealing). Typically singular.
Spanish: bata sexy - camisón transparentePortuguese (BR): negligé - camisola sensualPortuguese (PT): negligé - camisa de dormir sensualChinese (Simplified): 性感睡衣Chinese (Traditional): 性感睡衣Hindi: अर्द्धपारदर्शी (सेक्सी) नाइटीArabic: ثوب نوم شفاف
Example Sentences
She wore a pink negligee to bed.
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A negligee is usually made of silk or satin.
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The store sells many kinds of negligee.
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She packed her favorite negligee for the honeymoon.
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That red negligee looks beautiful on you!
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She smiled shyly, adjusting her new negligee.
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