dégagé

adjective

Definition of dégagénext
as in sporty

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  1. sporty
  2. informal
  3. relaxed
Adjective
  • This is believed to be the second hospitalization for Leo, who is known to be sporty and in good shape, with weekly tennis games and swimming.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Leo is known to be sporty, with weekly tennis games and swimming.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sporty
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  • Filmmaker Ava DuVernay chose Milton Rogovin’s informal, untitled portrait of a beautiful young Buffalo woman from his East Side, 1961-63 collection.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Second, the agency can issue formal or informal warning letters threatening consequences if a violation is not remedied.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of informal
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  • Lucky’s denim heritage and lived-in Americana aesthetic and Madhappy’s optimistic ideology and relaxed silhouettes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The likes of Bottega Veneta, The Row, and Prada have modernised the pencil skirt for 2026, moving away from rigid, tight fits and presenting a more relaxed silhouette that is in keeping with the recent soft power styling mood.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 12 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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