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单词 dumpiness
释义

dumpy

adjective

ˈdəm-pē How to pronounce dumpy (audio)
dumpier; dumpiest
1
: being short and thick in build : squat
2
: shabby, dingy
dumpily
ˈdəm-pə-lē How to pronounce dumpy (audio)
adverb
dumpiness
ˈdəm-pē-nəs How to pronounce dumpy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • chunky
  • heavyset
  • squat
  • squatty
  • stocky
  • stout
  • stubby
  • stumpy
  • thickset
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Example Sentences

a dumpy guy in his forties dumpy little toddlers growing into lanky children
Recent Examples on the Web For reasons that are never spelled out, Becky is back living in a dumpy apartment with her mother, who is descending into dementia. San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 The Bulls played in dumpy Chicago Stadium, and put forth an uninspired roster highlighted by the likes of Andre Wakefield and Wilbur Holland. Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2022 Their venue was a dumpy building on their reservation in Hollywood, near Fort Lauderdale. BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2021 His complete lack of work experience means the only place in town desperate enough to hire him is Adventureland, a dumpy local amusement park run by married couple Bobby (Bill Hader and Bill Hader’s mustache) and Paulette (Kristen Wiig). Tres Dean, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2021 Their venue was a dumpy building on their reservation in Hollywood, near Fort Lauderdale. BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2021 Their venue was a dumpy building on their reservation in Hollywood, near Fort Lauderdale. BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2021 Their venue was a dumpy building on their reservation in Hollywood, near Fort Lauderdale. BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2021 Their venue was a dumpy building on their reservation in Hollywood, near Fort Lauderdale. BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

English dialect dump lump

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

dumpy

adjective

ˈdəm-pē How to pronounce dumpy (audio)
dumpier; dumpiest
: having a short and round body

dumpiness

noun

as in disintegration

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disintegration
  • decay
  • deterioration
  • abandonment
  • ruination
  • ruin
  • inattention
  • negligence
  • decrepitude
  • desertion
  • disrepair
  • neglect
  • dereliction
  • seediness
  • dilapidation
  • desolation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • repair
  • conservation
  • preservation
  • keeping
  • upkeep
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