louche

adjective

ˈlüsh

: not reputable or decent

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Louche ultimately comes from the Latin word luscus, meaning "blind in one eye" or "having poor sight." This Latin term gave rise to the French louche, meaning "squinting" or "cross-eyed." The French gave their term a figurative sense as well, taking that squinty look to mean "shady" or "devious." English speakers didn't see the need for the sight-impaired uses when they borrowed the term in the 19th century, but they kept the figurative one. The word is still quite visible today and is used to describe both people and things of questionable repute.

Example Sentences

it was a seedy neighborhood of louche nightclubs

Recent Examples on the Web Few actors have had a buzzier 2022 than Jon Bernthal, so hopes are high for this Showtime series inspired by the 1980 erotic neo-noir film that made Richard Gere (and his louche Armani wardrobe) a star.

Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Kalman looked smart by her side in a summer shirt, louche trousers and Doc Martens Derby shoes.

Alice Cary, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2022 Since the early 1800s, when rich, high-ranking Ottoman officials known as pashas were said to have used their houseboats to rendezvous with their mistresses, the boats have radiated a kind of louche, half-light glamour.

Vivian Yee, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2022 The Israeli-American designer who left a corporate design job in 2003 to launch a six-piece collection has steadily grown her label into a chic yet louche luxury womenswear brand.

Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Their retro suggestiveness is colored by our perception of the early ’70s as a uniquely louche and glamorous time, a compelling contrast to our own more scripted era.

Nancy Macdonell, WSJ, 22 June 2022 Its louche luxe projects, helmed by founders Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, include numerous outposts of the Ace Hotel.

The Editors Of Elle Decor, ELLE Decor, 1 June 2022 The Duke, on the other hand, is louche and unctuous, the human personification of privilege lounging in a fabulous dressing gown.

Hugh Ryan, Town & Country, 25 May 2022 With a louche silhouette, a bootiful backside and river-stone smoothness, the 230i Coupe is affordably gorgeous—enough but not too much, swag wise.

Dan Neil, WSJ, 19 May 2022 See More

单词	louche
释义	louche adjective ˈlüsh : not reputable or decent Did you know? Louche ultimately comes from the Latin word luscus, meaning "blind in one eye" or "having poor sight." This Latin term gave rise to the French louche, meaning "squinting" or "cross-eyed." The French gave their term a figurative sense as well, taking that squinty look to mean "shady" or "devious." English speakers didn't see the need for the sight-impaired uses when they borrowed the term in the 19th century, but they kept the figurative one. The word is still quite visible today and is used to describe both people and things of questionable repute. Synonyms discreditable disgraceful dishonorable disreputable ignominious infamous notorious opprobrious shady shameful shoddy shy unrespectable See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences it was a seedy neighborhood of louche nightclubs Recent Examples on the Web Few actors have had a buzzier 2022 than Jon Bernthal, so hopes are high for this Showtime series inspired by the 1980 erotic neo-noir film that made Richard Gere (and his louche Armani wardrobe) a star. Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Kalman looked smart by her side in a summer shirt, louche trousers and Doc Martens Derby shoes. Alice Cary, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2022 Since the early 1800s, when rich, high-ranking Ottoman officials known as pashas were said to have used their houseboats to rendezvous with their mistresses, the boats have radiated a kind of louche, half-light glamour. Vivian Yee, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2022 The Israeli-American designer who left a corporate design job in 2003 to launch a six-piece collection has steadily grown her label into a chic yet louche luxury womenswear brand. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Their retro suggestiveness is colored by our perception of the early ’70s as a uniquely louche and glamorous time, a compelling contrast to our own more scripted era. Nancy Macdonell, WSJ, 22 June 2022 Its louche luxe projects, helmed by founders Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, include numerous outposts of the Ace Hotel. The Editors Of Elle Decor, ELLE Decor, 1 June 2022 The Duke, on the other hand, is louche and unctuous, the human personification of privilege lounging in a fabulous dressing gown. Hugh Ryan, Town & Country, 25 May 2022 With a louche silhouette, a bootiful backside and river-stone smoothness, the 230i Coupe is affordably gorgeous—enough but not too much, swag wise. Dan Neil, WSJ, 19 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology French, literally, cross-eyed, squint-eyed, from Latin luscus blind in one eye First Known Use 1819, in the meaning defined above louche adjective as in notorious not respectable it was a seedy neighborhood of louche nightclubs a comedian playing a louche lounge singer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance notorious infamous shady criminal disreputable immoral discreditable disgraceful shoddy shameful ignominious dishonorable bad unrespectable opprobrious low shy dirty seamy sordid vile wicked corrupt dissolute libertine vicious debauched unsavory detestable iniquitous sinful contemptible miserable villainous evil despicable nefarious depraved unethical wretched degenerate rotten base perverted mean debased wrong reprobate inglorious reprehensible loose censurable unrighteous gamy blameworthy blamable gamey Antonyms & Near Antonyms respectable good moral honorable noble decent righteous ethical reputable upright honest legal esteemed prestigious just reputed permitted respected permissible upstanding proper decorous clean principled licensed authorized exemplary correct endorsed approved creditable blameless commendable seemly sanctioned guiltless indorsed See More
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