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- [neg-li-zhey, neg-li-zhey]
- /ˌnɛg lɪˈʒeɪ, ˈnɛg lɪˌʒeɪ/
- /ˈneɡ.lɪ.ʒeɪ/
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- [neg-li-zhey, neg-li-zhey]
- /ˌnɛg lɪˈʒeɪ, ˈnɛg lɪˌʒeɪ/
Definitions of negligee word
- noun negligee a dressing gown or robe, usually of sheer fabric and having soft, flowing lines, worn by women. 1
- noun negligee easy, informal attire. 1
- noun negligee A woman's light dressing gown, typically made of a filmy, soft fabric. 1
- noun negligee woman's sheer nightdress 1
- countable noun negligee A negligee is a very thin garment which a woman wears over her nightclothes. 0
- noun negligee a woman's light dressing gown, esp one that is lace-trimmed 0
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Origin of negligee
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55, Americanism; < French négligé carelessness, undress, literally, neglected, past participle of négliger < Latin negligere, variant of neglegere to neglect
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Parts of speech for Negligee
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negligee popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for negligee
noun negligee
- robe — a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
- bathrobe — A bathrobe is a loose piece of clothing made of the same material as towels. You wear it before or after you have a bath or a swim.
- gown — a woman's dress or robe, especially one that is full-length.
- kimono — a loose, wide-sleeved robe, fastened at the waist with a wide sash, characteristic of Japanese costume.
- dressing gown — a tailored robe worn for lounging or for grooming, applying makeup, etc.
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