How Do You Spell DISHABILLE?

Pronunciation: [dɪshˈabɪl] (IPA)

The word "dishabille" refers to a state of partial undress or a disheveled appearance. Its spelling is rather complicated, as it contains several silent letters. The correct pronunciation is "dis-uh-beel" (/dɪsəˈbiːl/), with the stress on the second syllable. The 'h' is silent, while the 'a' in the second syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound. The 'i' and 'e' are both silent, making the end of the word sound like "beel" rather than "bille."

DISHABILLE Meaning and Definition

1. Dishabille is a noun that refers to a state of being casually or partially dressed, usually in a state of undress or informality. It can also describe a style of dress that appears disheveled, unbuttoned, or in a state of disarray, deliberately to create a casual or seductive appearance.

   Derived from the French word "déshabillé," which means "undressed," dishabille originally referred to a state of partial undress or the act of getting dressed or undressed. Over time, its usage expanded to include the casual or informal style of clothing worn during moments of relaxation or privacy, often seen in nightwear or loungewear.

   In a broader sense, dishabille can also extend beyond clothing to describe a general appearance of being disheveled or unkempt. It can connote an intentional nonchalance or nonchalant attitude in a person's appearance or demeanor, suggesting an air of effortlessness or lack of concern.

   Dishabille can also refer to a humorous or comical performance, especially in theater or literature, where characters or actors intentionally appear disheveled, wearing mismatched or outrageous attire for comedic effect.

   Overall, dishabille encapsulates a state of undress or informality, encompassing various contexts, from the literal clothing choices to the overall appearance and attitude in a particular situation.

2. A loose negligent dress.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISHABILLE

• disabile
• deshabile
• sishabille
• xishabille
• cishabille
• fishabille
• rishabille
• eishabille
• djshabille
• dishabile
• dishabillee
• dyshabille
• inhabille
• Dishabelle
• Dishabells
• Dishabils

Etymology of DISHABILLE

The word "dishabille" comes from the French term "déshabillé", which literally means "undressed". It is derived from the verb "déshabiller", meaning to undress or to take off one's clothes. The term "dishabille" entered the English language in the late 17th century and originally referred to a state of being partially or informally dressed, particularly in a negligent or careless manner. Over time, its meaning evolved to also include a sense of being dressed in a casual, relaxed, or loungewear-like fashion, specifically for women.

Similar spelling words for DISHABILLE

• disable,
• dutiable,
• teachable,
• disability,
• deshabille,
• touchable,
• disablement,
• un-touchable,
• dishabilie,
• Dishable,
• dishevelled,
• disabled,
• teachably,
• disabling.