grungy

Thân thiện

The old record store had a grungy, lived-in charm.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Dirty, grimy, or soiled in appearance: Describes something that is covered with ingrained dirt, grime, or soot, often giving a dingy, unkempt, or shabby look.
   • Having a deliberately unpolished, messy, or worn-out aesthetic: In informal contexts, especially regarding fashion or style, it can describe a look that is intentionally scruffy, faded, or reminiscent of a counterculture style.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The walls of the old factory were grungy and covered in decades of dust.
  • After the camping trip, his clothes were grungy and needed a good wash.
  • She likes the grungy aesthetic of vintage band t-shirts and ripped jeans.

Advanced Usage

• Describing a state or condition:
  • The whole apartment had a grungy feel, with stained carpets and peeling paint.
• Describing an atmosphere or vibe:
  • The basement club had a grungy, underground charm that attracted a specific crowd.

Variants and Related Words

• Grunginess (noun): The state or quality of being grungy.
  • The grunginess of the diner added to its authentic, no-frills appeal.

Synonyms

• Grimy: Covered with dirt or soot.
• Dingy: Gloomy and drab in color; dirty-looking.
• Filthy: Disgustingly dirty.
• Grubby: Dirty; grimy.
• Soiled: Made dirty.

Antonyms

• Clean: Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
• Spotless: Absolutely clean or pure.
• Pristine: In its original condition; unspoiled.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
   • a miner's begrimed face
   • dingy linen
   • grimy hands
   • grubby little fingers
   • a grungy kitchen

Từ đồng nghĩa

• begrimed
• dingy
• grimy
• grubby
• raunchy