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dégagé

adjective

Definition of dégagénext
as in sporty

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  1. sporty
  2. informal
  3. relaxed
Adjective
  • Everyone from fashion insiders to celebrities have been spotted wearing the relaxed, sporty pant.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Their sporty silhouettes made from recycled plastic bottles have a contemporary streetwise feel, and the spring 2027 collection featured a range of fun scarf and polka-dot prints rarely seen in the outdoor-wear universe.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sporty
Adjective
  • That calculation can reveal a sizable amount of informal self-insurance that never received the same planning, funding or governance as other financial obligations.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Around 400 former students and leading industry professionals made the trek from Paris for a day of conferences and informal gatherings.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • The service Staff are relaxed and friendly, and maintain a casual environment without skimping on graciousness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The scalloped trim along the front pockets is an unexpected detail that sets them apart from a standard pair of pants, while the relaxed silhouette is still easy to style with sweaters, tees, and button-downs.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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