charmeuse

/(ˌ)shär-ˈmüz -ˈmüs, -ˈmyüz, -ˈmərz, -ˈməz/ (ame, mw)

charmeuse — noun

1. a soft, lightweight fabric with a very glossy front and a duller back, woven in

1.名詞C1
釋義

a soft, lightweight fabric with a very glossy front and a duller back, woven in a satin style so it hangs smoothly and is often used for dresses, blouses, and underwear.

例句

Aylin chose blush charmeuse for the bridesmaids' dresses at her sister's wedding.

choose + charmeuse for [garment]: fabric-selection pattern

The blouse's charmeuse sleeves caught the light each time Rin moved.

charmeuse + clothing part: noun modifier use

同義詞
  • satin

    a broader term for glossy satin-weave fabric; charmeuse is usually lighter and drapes more softly

  • silk

    names the fibre rather than the weave; charmeuse may be silk or synthetic

  • chiffon

    much thinner and more transparent, with less shine and less weight

反義詞
  • canvas

    a thick, firm fabric with a rougher surface and almost no shine

  • cotton

    an everyday matte fabric, usually less slippery and less glossy than charmeuse

文法句型

charmeuse + noun

made of charmeuse

lined with charmeuse

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when you mean the material itself. In fashion and sewing contexts, it often appears before another noun, as in 'charmeuse dress', 'charmeuse blouse', or 'charmeuse lining'.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a charmeuse for the party.
✅She bought a charmeuse dress for the party.
💡charmeuse names the fabric, not the finished garment.
❌The scarf is made from a charmeuse.
✅The scarf is made from charmeuse.
💡when you mean the material in general, charmeuse is usually uncountable.