tournure (Meaning)

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tournure (n.)

Turn; contour; figure.

Any device used by women to expand the skirt of a dress below the waist; a bustle.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The elegant lady's tournure accentuated her wasp-waisted silhouette.
The ballerina's pirouette ended with a graceful tournure, adding drama to the performance.
The fashion historians marveled at the intricate construction of the Victorian tournure.
The tournure was a defining feature of 19th-century fashion, creating an hourglass shape.
Despite its popularity, the tournure was criticized by some as being both impractical and unhealthy.
The playwright incorporated a tournure-clad character into the play, symbolizing the societal restrictions of the time.
The seamstress meticulously shaped the tournure, ensuring a perfect fit.
The photographer captured the beauty and absurdity of the tournure in a series of stunning images.
The museum exhibited a collection of gowns featuring elaborate tournures, showcasing the changing fashion trends.
The tournure served as a reminder of the social norms and aesthetics that shaped women's lives in the past.

Turn; contour; figure., Any device used by women to expand the skirt of a dress below the waist; a bustle.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The elegant lady's tournure accentuated her wasp-waisted silhouette.

The ballerina's pirouette ended with a graceful tournure, adding drama to the performance.

The fashion historians marveled at the intricate construction of the Victorian tournure.

The tournure was a defining feature of 19th-century fashion, creating an hourglass shape.