CEFR B1

figure-hugging

adjective

Meaning

Tight and closely fitting to the body, especially in a way that is considered attractive or fashionable.

Examples

She wore a figure-hugging red dress to the party.
The figure-hugging jeans made her look great.

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figure-hugging (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡərˌhʌɡɪŋ/

Definition

Tight and closely fitting to the body, especially in a way that is considered attractive or fashionable.

Examples

She wore a figure-hugging red dress to the party.
The figure-hugging jeans made her look great.
He preferred figure-hugging shirts to show off his muscles.

How to Use figure-hugging

figure-hugging dress (noun phrase): a dress that is tight and closely fitting to the body — "She wore a figure-hugging dress to the party."
figure-hugging jeans (noun phrase): jeans that are tight and closely fitting to the body — "He preferred figure-hugging jeans to show off his muscles."

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