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Frumpy
Sounds like
frumpee
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Simple meaning
What does Frumpy mean?
Plain or unstylish.
Dictionary definition
Plain, old-fashioned, or unstylish in appearance.
Example sentences
Frumpy in a sentence
easy
The old coat looked frumpy.
medium
She changed the frumpy layout into a cleaner design.
hard
Frumpy can sound critical when used about people, so use it carefully.
Synonyms
Words like Frumpy
dowdyPlain and unfashionable.
frumpRelated word that supports the meaning of frumpy.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stylishFashionable or attractive in design.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to frumpy, depending on context.
Word family
Frumpy word family
Base word
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does frumpy mean?
Frumpy means plain or unstylish.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to frumpy?
Dowdy is close in meaning to frumpy in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of frumpy?
Stylish contrasts with frumpy.
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