frumpishly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a dowdy, unfashionable, or unstylish manner: The adverb "frumpishly" describes the way someone dresses, behaves, or presents themselves, implying a lack of style, elegance, or awareness of current trends.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- She dressed frumpishly in an oversized cardigan and shapeless skirt.
- The character was portrayed frumpishly, with messy hair and thick glasses.
Advanced Usage
- "to appear frumpishly": to look unfashionable or dowdy.
- Despite her wealth, she often appeared frumpishly at social events.
Variants and Related Words
- Frumpish (adjective): having the characteristics of a frump; dowdy and unfashionable.
- Her frumpish attire made her stand out at the fashionable party.
- Frump (noun): a person, especially a woman, who is dowdy, drab, or unstylish.
- He unfairly called her a frump because of her practical clothing.
Synonyms
- Dowdily: in a dull, unfashionable way.
- Unfashionably: not in accordance with current styles.
- Drably: in a dull, lifeless manner.
Antonyms
- Stylishly: in a fashionably elegant manner.
- Chicly: in an elegantly and stylishly fashionable way.
- Smartly: in a neat, trim, and stylish manner.
Adverb
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in a dowdy unfashionable manner
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she dresses dowdily
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