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deshabille

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈdɛzəbɪəl/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The state of being partially clothed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A garment worn when one is in a state of undress; a négligée.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

the state of being carelessly or partially dressed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dishabille

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: condition, status

Narrower terms: shirtsleeves

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French déshabillé (“undressed”), the past participle of déshabiller (“to undress”).