ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dowdily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Dowdily is an adverb meaning In a dowdy manner.

Meaning

In a dowdy manner.

Example Sentences

Could he have seen, Carrados would have received the impression of a plainly, almost dowdily, dressed young woman of buxom figure. She wore a light veil, but it was ineffective in concealing the unattraction of the face beneath.

Synonyms for dowdily

Depending on context, synonyms include frumpishly, frumpily.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frumpily, frumpishly, downily, drably, dingily, tawdrily.

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