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FRUMPY Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word frumpy. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word frumpy. (close relations)
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frumpier

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dowdy
adjectiveadj
noun

• deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust

• British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)

adjective satellite

• lacking in smartness or taste

• primly out of date

frumpish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• primly out of date

drab
adjectiveadj
noun

• a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown

adjective satellite

• lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

• lacking brightness or color; dull

• of a light brownish green color

• causing dejection

old-fashioned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• out of fashion

old-hat
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

• out of fashion

outdated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• old; no longer valid or fashionable

outmoded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• out of fashion

scruffy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• shabby and untidy

shabby
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing signs of wear and tear

• mean and unworthy and despicable

sloppy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking neatness or order

• wet or smeared with a spilled liquid or moist material

• (of soil) soft and watery

• not fitting closely; hanging loosely

• excessively or abnormally emotional

• marked by great carelessness

slovenly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

unfashionable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not in accord with or not following current fashion

adjective satellite

• unpopular and considered unappealing or unfashionable at the time

out-of-date
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• old; no longer valid or fashionable

Best Hypernyms For FRUMPY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for frumpy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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apparel appearance attire clothing dress fashion outfit style wardrobe

Alternatives for DOWDY

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