What does body-hugging mean?
Body-hugging means (of clothing) Clinging tightly to one's body..
Body-hugging
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(of clothing) Clinging tightly to one's body..
Example Sentences
You might think you look great in the full, body-hugging Lycra gimp suit, but chances are your girlfriend disagrees – according to the poll only 7% of the women asked found it a good look.
I headed east toward Broadway and then down again, bobbing along the rushing river of shoppers, past windows behind which mannequins stood silently, posed in body-hugging T-shirts—“Hottie,” “Fabulous,” “Sexy,” written across the bust.
Synonyms for body-hugging
Antonyms for body-hugging
Related Words
Word Forms
- more body-hugging
- most body-hugging
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for body-hugging?
Common synonyms include skintight, figure-hugging.
What is the opposite of body-hugging?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use body-hugging in a sentence?
You might think you look great in the full, body-hugging Lycra gimp suit, but chances are your girlfriend disagrees – according to the poll only 7% of the women asked found it a good look.
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