unbuttoning
Releasing shirt closures
Unbuttoning is the act of unfastening buttons—on a shirt, coat, or other garment.
The word often carries connotations of relaxation or informality: He began unbuttoning his collar after the meeting.
Figuratively, unbuttoning suggests loosening up or becoming less reserved: a few drinks and he was unbuttoning, telling stories he'd never shared.
Removing one's garments
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- unclaspingOpening a grip
unhooking · unzipping · removing · shedding · peeling off · taking off · clothing · garments
Enticing someone romantically
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- closenessState of proximity
- anticipationState of awaiting something
sensuality · romance · desire · passion · trust · connection · revealing · exposure
Becoming less guarded
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- exposingMaking something known
- uncoveringRevealing something hidden
vulnerability · confession · revealing · transparency · honesty · truth · baring · admission
Unstudied, relaxed demeanor
- loosening upReducing tension or rigidity
- relaxedFree of stress
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- off-dutyNot at work
approachable · unpretentious · easygoing · comfortable · informal · open-collar · weekend · after-hours
Releasing coiled tension
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- decompressingReleasing built-up tension
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- reliefEasing of distress
releasing · easing · homecoming · settling in · breathing room · freedom · leisure · casualness
disrobing
Removing one's garments
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
unclasping · unhooking · unzipping · removing · shedding · peeling off · taking off · clothing · garments · shirt
seduction
Enticing someone romantically
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- closenessState of proximity
anticipation · sensuality · romance · desire · passion · trust · connection · revealing · exposure · bedroom
opening up
Becoming less guarded
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- exposingMaking something known
uncovering · vulnerability · confession · revealing · transparency · honesty · truth · baring · admission · sharing
casualness
Unstudied, relaxed demeanor
- loosening upReducing tension or rigidity
- relaxedFree of stress
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
off-duty · approachable · unpretentious · easygoing · comfortable · informal · open-collar · weekend · after-hours · unstructured
unwinding
Releasing coiled tension
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- decompressingReleasing built-up tension
- comfortEase or soothing relief
relief · releasing · easing · homecoming · settling in · breathing room · freedom · leisure · casualness · kicking back
- opening actionsopen, opening, unlock, unlocking, unlatch
- separatingseparating, detaching, disconnecting, dividing, splitting
- clothing actionsdressing, donning, wearing, zipping, putting on
- letting outrenting, subletting, leasing, emitting, screaming
- undressingundressing, disrobing, stripping, taking off, getting undressed
button, buttons, unbutton, buttoned, unbuttoned, buttoning, unbuttons, rebutton, rebuttoned