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underwire Synonyms

Another word for underwire

Choosing another word for underwire depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a thin semicircular strip of rigid material sewn into the fabric beneath each cup for structural support (of a brassiere or swimsuit).

Usage Example

"She prefers wearing an underwired swimsuit for extra support while swimming."

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underwired

• noun (Context 2)

A brassiere constructed with rigid semicircular supporting strips sewn beneath the cups.

Usage Example

"The lingerie boutique stocks both wireless bralettes and structured underwires."

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underwire bra

Opposites of underwire

The opposite of underwire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wireless
soft-cup
bralette
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Underwire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/underwire
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