Dowdier: meaning, definitions and examples
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dowdier
[ หdaสdiษr ]
fashion description
Dowdier refers to a style that is old-fashioned, unkempt, or poorly put together. It often describes clothing or appearance that lacks freshness or elegance, making the person seem less appealing.
Synonyms
dowdy, frumpy, shabby, unfashionable.
Examples of usage
- She wore a dowdier dress than her friends at the party.
- His dowdier attire made him stand out in the stylish crowd.
- The dowdier furnishings in the room gave it a neglected look.
Translations
Translations of the word "dowdier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gordo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฆเคธเฅเคฐเคค
๐ฉ๐ช ungeschickt
๐ฎ๐ฉ konyol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niezdarny
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅจ็จใช
๐ซ๐ท maladroit
๐ช๐ธ torpe
๐น๐ท sakar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฌ๋ฅธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฎุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ neลกikovnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nemotornรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neroden
๐ฎ๐ธ fyndinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตััััะผััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฆแแ แกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bacarฤฑqsฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ torpe
Etymology
The term 'dowdy' originated in the early 14th century, derived from Middle English *dudde, meaning a cloak or garment. It evolved from the Old English word *dลซdian, with roots linked to the notion of 'dressing' or 'clothing'. Initially, it referred simply to a garment that was old or worn out. Over time, the term took on negative connotations associated with unattractiveness in fashion and personal appearance. By the 19th century, 'dowdy' became commonly used in English to describe someone who dresses in an unfashionable or unattractive manner. The comparative form 'dowdier' emerged as the adjective was adapted to compare degrees of style or appearance. In contemporary usage, being called 'dowdy' implies a lack of fashion sense or an appearance that is not appealing to modern standards.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,375, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.