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dégagé

adjective

Definition of dégagénext
as in sporty

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  1. sporty
  2. informal
  3. relaxed
Adjective
  • Earlier this week, the 29-year-old model seamlessly blended classic autumnal staples with sporty accessories for a fresh twist on transitional dressing.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Swift paired the sporty top with light-wash jeans, a thin black belt, and a luxe Cartier Love bracelet.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sporty
Adjective
  • Despite its informal format, the encounter carries considerable symbolic significance after decades of strained relations between Washington and Caracas.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • College football kickers have started communicating with each other through informal group chats and social media to negotiate contracts, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • Spotted hyenas signal one-on-one playfulness with a relaxed open mouth.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The animal was far from sprinting, instead taking a relaxed stroll at a speed surprisingly comparable to a human walking briskly to catch a bus.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of relaxed
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“Dégagé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9gag%C3%A9. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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