pimply

/'pimpld/ Cách viết khác : (pimply) /'pimpli/

Thân thiện

A teenager with a pimply face looks in the bathroom mirror.

Definition

Adjective 1. Having pimples; covered with small, inflamed, often pus-filled skin blemishes. - This describes a skin condition, typically on the face, back, or chest, characterized by the presence of pimples, which are small, raised, and often red or white skin lesions.

Usage

The adjective "pimply" is used to describe a person's skin or complexion. It is often associated with adolescence due to hormonal changes but can apply to anyone with this skin condition. It is a descriptive and somewhat informal term.

Examples

• The pimply teenager was self-conscious about his appearance.
• She avoided greasy foods, hoping it would clear her pimply skin.
• His pimply complexion made him reluctant to be photographed.

Advanced Usage

• "Pimply-faced": A common compound adjective used for emphasis, specifically describing a person whose face is covered with pimples.
  • A pimply-faced youth delivered the newspaper.

Variants and Related Words

• Pimple (noun): The small, inflamed spot on the skin.
  • He had a large pimple on his chin.
• Pimpled (adjective): An alternative, less common form with the same meaning as "pimply."
  • The pimpled surface of the orange.

Synonyms

• Acne-ridden: Having acne, a more severe or medical term for the skin condition.
• Spotty: Marked with spots or pimples (common in British English).
• Blemished: Having imperfections or flaws, especially on the skin.

Antonyms

• Clear: Free from blemishes or marks.
• Smooth: Having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.
• Flawless: Without any imperfections or defects.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acned
• pimpled
• pustulate