Accoutrement
Definition
Bizarre, strange, extravagant, or ridiculous clothing; an artificial, ostentatious, and tasteless way of dressing up or adorning oneself with mismatched accessories. In a broader or theatrical sense, the term can describe an unusual costume or a grotesque outfit used to draw attention or to create a comic effect within a stage performance.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Accoutrement
- Bizarre attire
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular dynamic structural plural transformations. |
| Formation | Neologistic linguistic borrowing structurally derived from the French 'accoutrement'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ku.tra.ˈment] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Modern Theatrical Costume and Literary Devices |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Actorul a apărut pe scenă purtând un acutrament multicolor care a stârnit imediat hohote de râs în sală.
EN: The actor appeared on stage wearing a multicolored bizarre outfit that immediately triggered bursts of laughter in the hall.
RO: Criticul de modă a taxat apariția ei publică drept un acutrament lipsit de orice formă de eleganță.
EN: The fashion critic labeled her public appearance as a ridiculous attire lacking any form of elegance.
RO: În spatele acelui acutrament extravagant se ascundea un personaj extrem de sobru și calculat.
EN: Behind that eccentric get-up lay an extremely sober and calculated character.
Idioms & Phrases
A purta un acutrament / To wear a bizarre outfit / get-up
RO: A se afișa în public îmbrăcat într-o manieră stridentă, ciudată sau complet nepotrivită cu evenimentul.
EN: To display oneself in public dressed in a loud, strange manner, or completely unsuited for the event.
Acutrament de carnaval / Carnival trappings / costume
RO: Vestimentație festivă plină de culori și ornamente exagerate, specifică paradelor populare tematice.
EN: Festive clothing full of exaggerated colors and ornaments, specific to popular themed parades.
Stil tip acutrament / Accoutrement-style dressing
RO: Manieră estetică neconvențională axată pe șocarea privitorului prin combinarea haotică a pieselor vestimentare.
EN: An unconventional aesthetic manner focused on shocking the viewer through the chaotic combination of garments.
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