decollete
Definitions
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- adjective Having a low-cut neckline.
Examples
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Their men's suits, as brief of leg-tights and skirts, fitted them as snugly, but were sleeveless after the way of men's suits, the arm-holes deeply low-cut and in-cut, and, by the exposed armpits, advertiseful that the wearers were accustomed to 1916 decollete.
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Of course, there is a marked contrast between the group of stars gathered around the table at the sea-side of Cannes, in sunglasses, decollete, and mod hairdos, speaking about their future projects (a new album, a new film, a new acting role) with the life of Precious in Harlem.
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The dress was black and very mini, with a low decollete and a gold-lame sparkle.
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The slim turquoise chiffon dress with low decollete flared out and moved beautifully when she made her entrance.
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Some members of proper Sarasota society of that day considered the gown a bit daring and decollete.
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Both the hostess and the women wear their most elaborate costume for such an entertainment - decollete, short-sleeved, and a long train.
The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions
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Julien's gaze rested lovingly on Reine's wavy locks, falling heavily over her neck, on her half-covered eyes with their luminous pupils full of golden specks of light, on her red lips, on the two little brown moles spotting her somewhat decollete neck.
Note
The word 'decollete' comes ultimately from Latin roots meaning 'off' and 'neck'.
