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décolleté
[ dey-kol-tey, -kol-uh-, dek-uh-luh-; French dey-kawl-tey ]
adjective
- (of a garment) low-necked.
- wearing a low-necked garment.
décolleté
/ dekɔlte; deɪˈkɒlteɪ /
adjective
- (of a woman's garment) low-cut
- wearing a low-cut garment
noun
- a low-cut neckline
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Word History and Origins
Origin of décolleté1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of décolleté1
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Example Sentences
The typical habit for a nun was a, “long-sleeved tunic, reaching the floor and no décolleté, showing,” Campagnol says.
The housekeeper, Mildred Baena, was no décolleté Mary Poppins, but an aging mother of four.
Streep/Thatcher is being fitted in a gown of almost daring décolleté.
Emeralds are supposed to smooth and correct discoloration, and sapphires help to firm the décolleté.
Young children should never be dressed décolleté—in low necks and short sleeves.
The idea of her traipsing along the sands in a décolleté ball-dress struck her as ludicrously incongruous.
No one ever thought of wearing a jewel or a décolleté gown to a dinner or a dance.
Pale lavender, pale blue, and pale pink, and all quite sophisticatedly décolleté.
Yvonne Mario in white décolleté blouse and simple blue skirt, made a very charming picture indeed.
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