deshabille

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being carelessly or partially dressed

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

dishabille

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