maxi
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈmæksi// UK //mˈæksi// maxi
adj. describing a piece of clothing, like a skirt or dress, that is very long and reaches your ankles. It is the opposite of a mini skirt.
adj. referring to a garment, typically a skirt or dress, that extends to the ankles or the floor. Often used attributively to describe a specific style of long-length clothing.
She wore a colorful maxi dress to the beach party.
The fashion designer's new collection features several maxi skirts made from lightweight, breathable linen.
While the mini skirt dominated the previous decade, the current season sees a resurgence of the maxi silhouette, emphasizing flowing fabrics and floor-length hemlines.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before the noun it modifies.