half-dressed
Not fully attired
Half-dressed means partially clothed—wearing some garments but not fully attired.
Someone half-dressed might be caught between stages of dressing or undressing: She answered the door half-dressed, still pulling on a sweater.
The term often implies being seen in a state not meant for public view.
Clothing worn beneath
- braChest support garment
- pantiesWomen's undergarment
- boxersUnderwear or prizefighters
- briefsSnug lower undergarments
slip · camisole · undershirt · socks · stockings · pajamas · nightgown · robe
Relaxed and informal
- loungingReclining in idleness
- relaxedFree of stress
- lazyAvoiding effort or exertion
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
comfortable · home · couch · sweatpants · t-shirt · shorts · tank top · barefoot
Room for sleeping
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- lingerieWomen's fine intimate apparel
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
alluring · revealing · provocative · sensual · undressing · lover · private · romantic
Done too quickly
- lateNot on time
- oversleptWoke past intended time
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- franticWildly anxious or desperate
morning · alarm · running · unprepared · chaotic · doorbell · interrupted · caught
underwear
Clothing worn beneath
briefs · slip · camisole · undershirt · socks · stockings · pajamas · nightgown · robe · bathrobe
casual
Relaxed and informal
weekend · comfortable · home · couch · sweatpants · t-shirt · shorts · tank top · barefoot · slovenly
bedroom
Room for sleeping
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- lingerieWomen's fine intimate apparel
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
suggestive · alluring · revealing · provocative · sensual · undressing · lover · private · romantic · teasing
hurried
Done too quickly
- lateNot on time
- oversleptWoke past intended time
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
frantic · morning · alarm · running · unprepared · chaotic · doorbell · interrupted · caught · surprised
half-dressedfully dressed
naked · nude · dressed · stark naked · stark-naked
half-dresseddressed to the nines
Extremely well-attired
well-dressed · put together · presentable · suited up · polished
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