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charmeuse

A lightweight, glossy fabric, typically made of silk or synthetic fibers, characterized by a satin weave that creates a high-sheen surface and a dull back.
Noun

This fabric is prized for its liquid-like drape and high contrast between its lustrous face and matte reverse. It is most frequently associated with high-end evening wear, lingerie, and bridal attire due to its ability to cling to the body while reflecting light intensely.

As a mass noun referring to a type of material, it is treated as uncountable. To refer to a specific quantity or a particular garment made from the fabric, speakers use partitive constructions such as a length of charmeuse or a bolt of charmeuse.

Meanings

Noun

A lightweight, glossy fabric, typically made of silk or synthetic fibers, characterized by a satin weave that creates a high-sheen surface and a dull back.

The bridal gown was crafted from a luxurious ivory charmeuse.

Examples

The bridal gown was crafted from a heavy silk charmeuse that draped beautifully.

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The bridal gown was crafted from a heavy silk charmeuse that draped beautifully.

I think a champagne colored charmeuse would be perfect for the slip dress.

Romance

I think a champagne colored charmeuse would be perfect for the slip dress.

She felt the cool, slippery texture of the charmeuse against her skin.

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She felt the coolslippery texture of the charmeuse against her skin.

Do you have this blouse in a polyester charmeuse or is it all silk?

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Do you have this blouse in a polyester charmeuse or is it all silk?

The evening gown shimmered under the ballroom lights thanks to the liquid look of the charmeuse.

Romance

The evening gown shimmered under the ballroom lights thanks to the liquid look of the charmeuse.

Charmeuse is notoriously difficult to sew because it slides so much.

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Charmeuse is notoriously difficult to sew because it slides so much.

The designer chose a midnight blue charmeuse for the lining of the coat.

Business

The designer chose a midnight blue charmeuse for the lining of the coat.

This fabric is a high quality charmeuse with a stunning luster.

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This fabric is a high quality charmeuse with a stunning luster.

I wonder if a bias cut in charmeuse would be too revealing for this event.

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I wonder if a bias cut in charmeuse would be too revealing for this event.

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