ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Flyblown

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Flyblown is an adjective meaning contaminated with flyblows.

Meaning

contaminated with flyblows.

More Meanings

  1. sordid, squalid

Example Sentences

Him that thou magnifiest with all these titles Stinking and fly-blown lies here at our feet.

Word Forms

Synonyms for flyblown

Depending on context, synonyms include sordid, dirty, stale, tarnished, sullied, blemished.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sullied, soiled, unclean, blemished, tarnished, squalid.

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