What does frumpy mean?
Frumpy means Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable..
Frumpy
/ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/ · adjective
Meaning
Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable..
Definitions by Sense
- Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable.
- (dated) Bad-tempered.
Example Sentences
She came to the door in a frumpy housedress and bedroom slippers.
Although still young at heart and head, he looks more and more like his old friend Archimedes, increasingly bearded and increasingly grey, with an otherworldly mien – a look that should earn him a spot in the online quiz featuring portraits of frumpy old men under the rubric “Prof or Hobo?”
Synonyms for frumpy
Antonyms for frumpy
Related Words
Word Forms
- frumpier
- frumpiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frumpy?
Common synonyms include dowdy, frumpish, unfashionable, unstylish.
What is the opposite of frumpy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use frumpy in a sentence?
She came to the door in a frumpy housedress and bedroom slippers.
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