Underdress: meaning, definitions and examples

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underdress

[ ˈʌndəˌdrɛs ]

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fashion

A garment worn under another garment, typically as an undergarment.

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Examples of usage

She wore an underdress beneath her dress for extra warmth.
The underdress was lace-trimmed and made of silk.

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fashion

To dress oneself in a less formal or elaborate manner than usual.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

She decided to underdress for the party by wearing jeans instead of a dress.
He always underdresses for work by wearing casual clothes.

Translations

Translations of the word "underdress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vestir-se inadequadamente

🇮🇳 अनुचित कपड़े पहनना

🇩🇪 unzureichend kleiden

🇮🇩 berpakaian kurang pantas

🇺🇦 неправильно одягатися

🇵🇱 niewłaściwie się ubierać

🇯🇵 不適切な服装をする

🇫🇷 s'habiller de manière inappropriée

🇪🇸 vestirse inapropiadamente

🇹🇷 uygunsuz giyinmek

🇰🇷 부적절하게 옷을 입다

🇸🇦 يرتدي ملابس غير لائقة

🇨🇿 nevhodně se oblékat

🇸🇰 nevhodne sa obliecť

🇨🇳 穿着不当

🇸🇮 neprimerno oblačiti

🇮🇸 klæða sig óviðeigandi

🇰🇿 дұрыс киінбеу

🇬🇪 არასწორად ჩაცმა

🇦🇿 uyğun olmayan geyinmək

🇲🇽 vestirse inapropiadamente

Word origin

The word 'underdress' originates from the combination of the prefix 'under-' meaning beneath or below, and the word 'dress' referring to clothing. The concept of wearing an undergarment beneath clothing has been present in various cultures throughout history, evolving into the modern usage of 'underdress' in the context of fashion and style.