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DOWDY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Dowdy.

Dowdy - as a noun

Deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pandowdy

British marshal of the raf who commanded the british air defense forces that defeated the luftwaffe during the battle of britain (1882-1970)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baron hugh caswall tremenheere dowdingdowdinghugh dowding

Dowdy - as an adjective satellite

Lacking in smartness or taste

Example: "A dowdy grey outfit"

Primly out of date

Example: "Nothing so frumpish as last year's gambling game"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frumpishfrumpy

Dowdy - as an adjective

Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.

Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby.

Example Sentences

"She wore a dowdy dress to the party, making her look older than she was."
"The dowdy old house was in desperate need of a renovation."
"His dowdy appearance and outdated fashion sense made him stand out in the crowd."
"The dowdy furniture in the waiting room made it seem unwelcoming."
"She was known for her dowdy hairstyle, never daring to try something new."
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Word Game Points

Is DOWDY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dowdy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOWDY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DOWDY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dowdy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOWDY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DOWDY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dowdy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOWDY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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