kirtle

The word “kirtle” has 2 syllables: kirt-le

It's pronounced as /ˈkɜːr.təl/


What is synonym and antonym for kirtle?

In the thesaurus, “kirtle” has 12 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for kirtle along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kirtle

  • chemise
  • housedress
  • jumper
  • kimono
  • minidress
  • muumuu
  • overdress
  • sack
  • sheath
  • shift
  • shirtwaist
  • sundress

Meanings of kirtle

  • noun
    1. A knee-length tunic.
    2. A short jacket.
    3. A woman's gown; a woman's outer petticoat or skirt.
  • verb
    1. To clothe or cover with, or as if with, a kirtle; to hitch up (a long garment) to the length of a kirtle.
    2. Clothed or covered with, or as if with, a kirtle.

Example Sentences

  • She wore a beautiful kirtle made of rich velvet for the festival.
  • The medieval kirtle was often worn with a belt to accentuate the waist.
  • He admired the delicate embroidery on the hem of her kirtle.
  • In historical reenactments, they often choose to wear a kirtle to reflect the era accurately.
  • The kirtle she chose was a deep shade of green, perfect for the occasion.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms or another words to kirtle, such as: chemise, housedress, jumper, kimono, minidress, muumuu, overdress.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

kimono

  • chemise
  • coatdress
  • housedress
  • jumper
  • kirtle
  • minidress
  • mother hubbard
  • muumuu
  • overdress
  • sack
  • sheath
  • shift
  • shirtdress
  • shirtwaist
  • sundress
  • sweaterdress
  • tea gown

kimonos

  • chemises
  • granny dresses
  • housedresses
  • jumpers
  • kirtles
  • minidresses
  • mother hubbards
  • muumuus
  • overdresses
  • sacks
  • sheaths
  • shifts
  • shirtdresses
  • shirtwaists
  • sundresses
  • tea gowns

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