Odalisque

Pronunciation: /ˈɑdəˌlɪsk/

Definitions of odalisque

noun A representation of a female slave or concubine in a harem, especially in Orientalist painting

Example Sentences

A1 An odalisque is a female slave or concubine in a harem.

A2 The painting depicted an odalisque lounging on a divan.

B1 The artist's portrayal of the odalisque was both sensual and mysterious.

B2 In some cultures, an odalisque held a position of power within the royal court.

C1 The odalisque in the artwork symbolized the exoticism and allure of the Orient.

C2 The odalisque's gaze in the painting seemed to invite the viewer into her world.

Examples of odalisque in a Sentence

formal The painting depicted an odalisque lounging in a luxurious setting.

informal I saw a cool art piece with an odalisque in it.

slang That odalisque painting is so boujee.

figurative She moved gracefully, like an odalisque in a harem.

Grammatical Forms of odalisque

• plural: odalisques
• comparative: more odalisque
• superlative: most odalisque
• present tense: odalisques
• future tense: will odalisque
• perfect tense: have odalisqued
• continuous tense: is odalisquing
• singular: odalisque
• positive degree: odalisque
• infinitive: to odalisque
• gerund: odalisquing
• participle: odalisqued

Origin and Evolution of odalisque

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'odalisque' originated from the Turkish word 'odalık', which referred to a chambermaid or female attendant in a harem.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'odalisque' evolved to refer to a female slave or concubine in a harem, and eventually came to be associated with the Western art genre depicting reclining female figures in oriental settings.