Word
sleeveless
Phoneticssleeve·less, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫivɫɪs/
UK/slˈiːvləs/
Definition
adj. having no sleeves. You use this to describe a piece of clothing like a dress or a shirt that does not cover the arms.
adj. lacking sleeves; not having a covering for the arms. Often used to describe garments such as dresses, blouses, or jackets.
Examples
“She wore a beautiful sleeveless dress to the party.”
“The athlete chose a sleeveless shirt to stay cool during the summer training session.”
“The designer's latest collection features several sleeveless silhouettes that emphasize the wearer's shoulders and arms, creating a more modern and relaxed aesthetic.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a beautiful sleeveless dress to the party.”
contextual
“The athlete chose a sleeveless shirt to stay cool during the summer training session.”
complex
“The designer's latest collection features several sleeveless silhouettes that emphasize the wearer's shoulders and arms, creating a more modern and relaxed aesthetic.”
Etymology
From Middle English slevelees, sleveles, from Old English slīeflēas (“sleeveless”), equivalent to sleeve + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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