Dishabille

Pronunciation: /dɪˈʃəˌbiːl/

Definitions of dishabille

noun a loose morning dress

Example Sentences

A1 She walked around the house in dishabille, wearing only a t-shirt and shorts.

A2 The actor's dishabille on the red carpet caused quite a stir among the paparazzi.

B1 The party had a relaxed dress code, allowing guests to come in casual dishabille.

B2 Despite her dishabille appearance, she still managed to exude elegance and charm.

C1 The artist's dishabille style was a deliberate choice to challenge societal norms.

C2 The novel explored the protagonist's inner turmoil through her physical dishabille and disheveled appearance.

Examples of dishabille in a Sentence

formal The actress was caught in dishabille by the paparazzi.

informal She walked around the house in dishabille all day.

slang I can't believe she went to the party in dishabille!

figurative His argument was in such dishabille that no one could follow his train of thought.

Grammatical Forms of dishabille

• plural: dishabilles
• comparative: more dishabille
• superlative: most dishabille
• present tense: dishabilles
• future tense: will dishabille
• perfect tense: have dishabilled
• continuous tense: is dishabilling
• singular: dishabille
• positive degree: dishabille
• infinitive: to dishabille
• gerund: dishabilling
• participle: dishabilled

Origin and Evolution of dishabille

First Known Use: 1681 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'dishabille' originated from the French word 'déshabillé', which means partially or casually dressed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of partially dressed or casual attire, 'dishabille' has evolved to also refer to a state of undress or informality, especially in terms of behavior or appearance.