grisette Antonyms
Meaning of grisette
grisette (n.)
A French girl or young married woman of the lower class; more frequently, a young working woman who is fond of gallantry.
grisette Sentence Examples
- The grisette's modest attire and carefree demeanor captivated the hearts of many artists.
- In 19th-century Paris, grisettes were young, working-class women who often served as models or companions to artists.
- The painters of the Barbizon School frequently depicted grisettes in their landscapes and genre scenes.
- Courbet's famous painting "The Grisette" portrays a young woman with a wistful expression and a bouquet of flowers.
- The grisettes of Montmartre were known for their lively and somewhat bohemian lifestyle.
- Balzac's novel "The Grisette's Dowry" explores the trials and tribulations faced by a grisette in Paris.
- The grisette's reputation for independence and spirit made her a popular subject of romantic literature.
- In Puccini's opera "La bohème," Musetta is a grisette with a charming and flirtatious personality.
- The Grisette Theatre in London was a popular venue for light entertainment during the Victorian era.
- The grisette has become a symbol of the bohemian spirit and the allure of 19th-century Paris.
FAQs About the word grisette
A French girl or young married woman of the lower class; more frequently, a young working woman who is fond of gallantry.
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The grisette's modest attire and carefree demeanor captivated the hearts of many artists.
In 19th-century Paris, grisettes were young, working-class women who often served as models or companions to artists.
The painters of the Barbizon School frequently depicted grisettes in their landscapes and genre scenes.
Courbet's famous painting "The Grisette" portrays a young woman with a wistful expression and a bouquet of flowers.
