Frumpier: meaning, definitions and examples
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frumpier
[ ˈfrʌm.pi.ər ]
appearance, fashion
Frumpier is a comparative form of the adjective 'frumpy,' which describes someone or something that is dowdy, unfashionable, or unflatteringly dressed. It often suggests a lack of style or modernity, particularly in the context of clothing. A frumpier outfit might be characterized by loose-fitting clothes that do not follow current fashion trends and may appear outdated. The term can be used to highlight a decline in someone's fashion sense relative to another person or style. Overall, it has a negative connotation regarding aesthetics and appeal.
Synonyms
dowdier, less fashionable, shabbier.
Examples of usage
- She looked frumpier than her stylish friends.
- His outfit was frumpier than last season's styles.
- The older styles seemed frumpier in the context of modern trends.
Translations
Translations of the word "frumpier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desleixado
🇮🇳 बेतरतीब
🇩🇪 schlampig
🇮🇩 kusut
🇺🇦 негарний
🇵🇱 zaniedbany
🇯🇵 だらしない
🇫🇷 négligé
🇪🇸 desaliñado
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 지저분한
🇸🇦 غير مرتب
🇨🇿 zanedbaný
🇸🇰 zanedbaný
🇨🇳 邋遢的
🇸🇮 neurejen
🇮🇸 óhrein
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 გაფუჭებული
🇦🇿 düzensiz
🇲🇽 desaliñado
Etymology
The word 'frump' dates back to the 19th century, with its origins rooted in the English language. It is believed to have arisen from the earlier term 'frumpish,' which described a person who was shabby or dowdy in dress. This term itself may have links to the 'frump,' a term used to describe a dull or unattractive woman. The addition of the '-ier' suffix in 'frumpier' follows standard English grammatical rules for forming comparatives, indicating an increase in the degree of being frumpy. The word has evolved in contemporary usage but retains its original connotations of an unfashionable appearance.