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Decolletage

Noun CEFR C1
dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ

Definitions

  1. A low neckline on a woman's dress, especially one that reveals or emphasizes her cleavage.
  2. Alternative spelling of décolletage.
    alt-of, alternative
  3. The portion of a woman's body that is revealed by a low neckline; the upper chest, as well, sometimes, as the neck, and shoulders.

Equivalents

Examples

“Meronym: cleavage”
“I visualized businessmen trying to see⟳ the tops of her stockings or into the valley of her décolletage as she bent to put⟳ drinks on a table.”
“If you want⟳ to continue⟳ wearing low-cut necklines and avoid⟳ having to rely⟳ on turtlenecks and scarves to hide⟳ your neck, you have⟳ to take⟳ care of the delicate skin below your jawline, namely your neck and décolletage.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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