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- \ˈdau̇-dē\
- /ˈdaʊ.dɪ.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \ˈdau̇-dē\
Definition of dowdiness word
- noun dowdiness The characteristic of being dowdy; frumpiness; plainness. 1
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Parts of speech for Dowdiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dowdiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dowdiness
noun dowdiness
- drabness — dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc.
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- dreariness — causing sadness or gloom.
- frumpiest — frumpish.
Antonyms for dowdiness
noun dowdiness
- politeness — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- decency — Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards.
- decorum — Decorum is behaviour that people consider to be correct, polite, and respectable.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
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