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- pronunciation:
- dIn
ji
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
dingier, dingiest |
definition 1: |
dirty or not cared for well.
We spent a day cleaning and painting the dingy apartment.- synonyms:
- dirty
- similar words:
- filthy, shabby
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definition 2: |
dull in color; not bright.
My white socks are dingy because they were washed with new blue jeans.- synonyms:
- dim, drab, dull
- antonyms:
- bright
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related words: |
somber |
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derivation: |
dinginess (n.) |
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