dowdy Definition
dowdy (do̵u′dē)
adjective -·dier, -·di·est
not neat or stylish in dress or appearance; shabby
Etymology: < ME doude, an unattractive woman + -y
noun pl. -·dies
- a dowdy woman
- ☆ pandowdy
dowdy Related Forms
dow′·dily adverb
dow′·di·ness noun
dowdy Synonyms
dowdy
modif.
dowdy Usage Examples
Used with adjective complement
- look: She's also dressed and wigged to look as dowdy as possible.
- seem: The Marine County Holiday Inn seems rather dowdy, perhaps in comparison to the rest of the place.
Modifying Another Word
rather: The Marine County Holiday Inn seems rather dowdy, perhaps in comparison to the rest of the place.
Modifies a noun
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