Bodycon: meaning, definitions and examples

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bodycon

[ ˈbɒdiˌkɒn ]

Noun

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fashion

A style of tight-fitting clothing that emphasizes the body's curves.

Synonyms

body-hugging, figure-hugging, tight-fitting.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bodycon	Commonly used to describe a type of dress that is tight and shapes the body's curves. Typically associated with fashion and often worn for parties or nights out. She wore a bodycon dress to the club last night, and she looked stunning
body-hugging	Used to describe clothing that fits closely to the body. Often used in a more general fashion context, not limited to dresses. She prefers body-hugging outfits because they show off her athletic figure
figure-hugging	Similar to body-hugging, but often used to emphasize the flattering aspect of clothing on one’s figure. It is usually used in a positive sense in fashion. The actress wore a figure-hugging gown that highlighted her curves beautifully
tight-fitting	General term that can describe any clothing that fits closely to the body. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts but doesn't necessarily have a positive or stylish connotation. His tight-fitting jeans looked uncomfortable, but they were very trendy

Examples of usage

The actress wore a stunning bodycon dress to the red carpet event.
She loves wearing bodycon skirts to show off her figure.
The bodycon trend has become very popular in recent years.

Translations

Translations of the word "bodycon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 justo ao corpo

🇮🇳 बॉडीकॉन

🇩🇪 figurbetont

🇮🇩 ketat

🇺🇦 облягаючий

🇵🇱 obcisły

🇯🇵 ボディコン

🇫🇷 moulant

🇪🇸 ajustado al cuerpo

🇹🇷 vücuda oturan

🇰🇷 몸매를 드러내는

🇸🇦 ضيق على الجسم

🇨🇿 obepínající

🇸🇰 priliehavý

🇨🇳 紧身

🇸🇮 oprijet

🇮🇸 aðsniðinn

🇰🇿 тығыз

🇬🇪 მკაცრი

🇦🇿 bədənə yapışan

🇲🇽 ajustado al cuerpo

Etymology

The term 'bodycon' is a portmanteau of the words 'body' and 'conscious'. The bodycon trend emerged in the 1990s, influenced by the fashion of bandage dresses. It became popular for its ability to accentuate the body's natural curves and create a sleek, sexy look. Bodycon clothing continues to be a popular choice for those who want to flaunt their figure and make a statement with their fashion choices.