Frowzily: meaning, definitions and examples
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frowzily
[ ˈfrou zə lē ]
appearance, manner
Frowzily is an adverb that describes something done in a messy, untidy, or disheveled manner. It often refers to a disorganized appearance, typically in relation to hair or clothing, suggesting a lack of grooming or care. The term can convey a casual or careless attitude towards one's presentation.
Synonyms
disheveled, messily, untidily.
Examples of usage
- She woke up and frowzily ran her fingers through her hair.
- He left the house frowzily, not bothering to match his socks.
- The cat looked frowzily after a long nap on the couch.
Translations
Translations of the word "frowzily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desleixadamente
🇮🇳 बेतरतीबी से
🇩🇪 schlampig
🇮🇩 kacau
🇺🇦 неохайно
🇵🇱 niechlujnie
🇯🇵 だらしなく
🇫🇷 négligemment
🇪🇸 desordenadamente
🇹🇷 dağınık bir şekilde
🇰🇷 어수선하게
🇸🇦 بشكل فوضوي
🇨🇿 nepořádně
🇸🇰 neporiadne
🇨🇳 凌乱地
🇸🇮 neuredu
🇮🇸 óskipulagð
🇰🇿 бұзақылықпен
🇬🇪 არეულად
🇦🇿 qaydasız
🇲🇽 desordenadamente
Etymology
The word 'frowzily' is derived from the adjective 'frowzy', which originated in the early 19th century. 'Frowzy' itself can be traced back to the earlier Middle English term 'frouzel', meaning 'dirty' or 'unkempt'. Its etymology suggests influences from both Middle Dutch and possibly from Old Norse, reflecting a blend of linguistic traditions in describing unkempt appearances. The adverb 'frowzily' emerged as a natural extension of this adjective, embodying the same connotations of messiness and lack of care. As language evolved, 'frowzily' has become less common in modern vernacular but still retains its descriptive charm, often used in literature and informal contexts to illustrate a lack of tidiness.