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单词 blowsy
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blowsy

adjective

blow·​sy ˈblau̇-zē How to pronounce blowsy (audio)
variants or less commonly blowzy
1
: having a sloppy or unkempt appearance or aspect : frowsy
2
: being coarse and ruddy of complexion

Synonyms

  • dowdy
  • frowsy
  • frowzy
  • slobbish
  • slobby
  • sloppy
  • sloven
  • slovenly
  • unkempt
  • untidy
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Example Sentences

a large, blowsy woman in frumpy clothes runs the diner
Recent Examples on the Web The queen of Playland was Laughing Sal, a tall, blowsy figure of fun, with a maniacal laugh. Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2018

Word History

Etymology

English dialect blowse, blowze wench

First Known Use

circa 1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

blowsy

adjective

variants also blowzy
as in sloppy
lacking neatness in dress or person a large, blowsy woman in frumpy clothes runs the diner

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sloppy
  • wrinkled
  • shaggy
  • frowsy
  • dowdy
  • messy
  • slovenly
  • unkempt
  • untidy
  • sloven
  • frowzy
  • filthy
  • slobbish
  • slobby
  • confused
  • slatternly
  • chaotic
  • dirty
  • rumpled
  • muddled
  • disheveled
  • cluttered
  • shabby
  • spotted
  • disordered
  • uncombed
  • disarranged
  • mussy
  • mussed
  • sleazy
  • stained
  • dishevelled
  • dingy
  • scuzzy
  • grimy
  • nasty
  • messed
  • squalid
  • grungy
  • blackened
  • grubby
  • mucky
  • sullied
  • besmirched
  • soiled
  • unclean
  • scroungy
  • uncleanly
  • foul

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sharp
  • smart
  • fashionable
  • dapper
  • dashing
  • stylish
  • chic
  • spruce
  • modish
  • neat
  • tidy
  • orderly
  • careful
  • fussy
  • groomed
  • sparkling
  • fastidious
  • clean
  • combed
  • meticulous
  • immaculate
  • ordered
  • unsullied
  • cleaned
  • spotless
  • stainless
  • dolled up
  • unsoiled
  • cleanly
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