knee-length

Ending at kneecap

Knee-length describes clothing or other items that extend down to the knee: a knee-length skirt, knee-length boots.

The term indicates a specific hemline or measurement rather than an approximation—something knee-length falls at or just above the knee, not mid-thigh or mid-calf.

garments

skirt

Waist-hung lower garment

  • dressSkirted one-piece garment
  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • shortsAbbreviated lower garments

boots · socks · cardigan · robe · tunic · gown · culottes · sarong · kimono · jumper

style

midi

Mid-calf garment length

A-line · flared · pleated · fitted · classic · elegant · chic · sophisticated · flattering · versatile

modesty

demure

Modestly reserved in manner

decorous · understated · tasteful · respectable · covered · appropriate · traditional · reserved · discreet · unassuming

Categories
Opposites
garment length

knee-lengthfloor-length

Extending to the ground

ankle-length · full-length · mini · maxi · calf-length

coverage/modesty

knee-lengthfloor-length

Extending to the ground

full-length · mini · revealing · micro · maxi

Family

length, knee, kneel, knees, lengthy, kneecap, kneeling, knelt, kneels

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G