habiliments
/həˈbɪlɪmənts/
NOUN
1. Clothing and personal attire
Clothes or garments worn by a person, especially those appropriate to a particular occupation, social position, activity, or occasion.
1.1. General clothing and everyday wear
Refers to clothing and garments worn for everyday activities, personal appearance, or general dress.
Synonyms
- clothes
- clothing
- apparel
- attire
- garments
- garb
- raiment
- vesture
- wear
- togs
- duds
- outfit
- dress
- threads
- weeds
- civvies
- mufti
Antonyms
Examples
- The actors donned their extravagant habiliments backstage before the historical play.
- At the royal ball, attendees showcased a dazzling array of elegant habiliments.
- The costume party encouraged attendees to get creative with their chosen habiliments.
Related Words
1.2. Fashionable and decorative clothing
Describes elaborate, stylish, or distinctive clothing worn to create an impressive appearance or express personal fashion and social identity.
Synonyms
Examples
- The fashion show featured a diverse range of avant-garde habiliments that pushed the boundaries of style.
- Her elaborate habiliments attracted attention throughout the royal celebration.
Related Words
1.3. Specialized and occupational clothing
Refers to garments associated with particular professions, social roles, activities, or formal occasions, including uniforms and distinctive official attire.
Synonyms
- uniform
- livery
- vestments
- vestments
- vestment
- smallclothes
- outerwear
- menswear
- sportswear
- activewear
- sleepwear
- nightclothes
- loungewear
- underclothes
- underwear
- playwear
Examples
- The wardrobe department meticulously crafted the characters' period-appropriate habiliments.
- The ceremonial habiliments distinguished the officials from the other participants.
Related Words
- occupation
- profession
- ceremony
- official dress
- workwear
- protective clothing
- dress code
- insignia
NOUN
2. Equipment and characteristic furnishings
Equipment, accessories, furnishings, or accompanying items characteristic of a particular person, place, activity, or setting.
2.1. Equipment and accompanying accessories
Refers to the tools, equipment, accessories, and other items that accompany or support a particular person, activity, or purpose.
Synonyms
- accoutrements
- accouterments
- accoutrement
- accouterment
- accessories
- accompaniments
- appurtenances
- paraphernalia
- gear
- equipment
- equipage
- trappings
- rig
- kit
- tackle
- implements
- apparatus
- materiel
Examples
- The medieval knight's habiliments included the armor and equipment associated with his military role.
- The expedition required specialized habiliments for traveling through the mountainous terrain.
Related Words
- tools
- instruments
- utensils
- supplies
- provisions
- attachments
- fittings
- fixtures
- baggage
- belongings
2.2. Furnishings and characteristic features of a place
Describes the furnishings, fittings, installations, and characteristic equipment associated with a building, establishment, or particular environment.
Synonyms
- furnishings
- furniture
- fixtures
- fittings
- facilities
- equipment
- apparatus
- installations
- trappings
Examples
- The elaborate habiliments of the ancient temple reflected its religious significance.
- The historic building retained the characteristic habiliments of its original design.
Related Words
- interior
- decor
- infrastructure
- establishment
- complex
- appliances
- machinery
- facilities