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Meaning of second skin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Describing something which so perfectly suits one that one does not notice it.
Describing clothing that is extremely form-fitting.

Examples

“Near-synonym: one's element.”

“"Hey!" Alex sputtered as soon as she got Clare's foaming wake out of her face. She knew she could still beat her even with the head start though. Water was like a second skin to her and Clare had only half her skill.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

second sleep second slip second sound second source Second Spanish Republic second strike