negligee

[/ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/ or /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/]
nounfemininepl: negligees
negligência; camisola; robe
1. A woman's lightweight, usually sheer dressing gown or nightgown
She wore a silk negligee over her nightgown.
Ela usava uma camisola de seda sobre sua camisola de dormir.
2. Lack of proper care or attention; negligence (archaic/formal usage)
The negligee of his duties resulted in serious consequences.
A negligência de seus deveres resultou em sérias consequências.
In English-speaking countries, negligee primarily refers to intimate sleepwear associated with luxury and sensuality. In Brazilian Portuguese, camisola is the more common term, while negligência maintains its meaning of carelessness or negligence in formal contexts. The word has French origins and carries connotations of elegance and femininity in Western fashion.
NYC Slang
teddy; slip (informal alternative for the garment)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
nightgowndressing gownrobepeignoirnegligent (for archaic meaning)
Antonyms / Antônimos
formal wearbusiness attirediligence (for archaic meaning)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
camisola; negligência
Camisola is more common for the garment; negligência for the abstract meaning
Rio de Janeiro
camisola; robe
Camisola is preferred; robe sometimes used for loungewear
São Paulo
negligência; camisola
Both terms are used; negligência more formal
Portugal
camisa de noite; robe
Portuguese uses camisa de noite more commonly for the garment

Related Words

lingeriesleepwearnightwearrobepeignoirchemiseteddy

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed in negligee - vestida informalmente/seminua
negligee lifestyle - vida despreocupada
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