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- [moh-pee]
- /ˈmoʊ pi/
- /mˈəʊpi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-pee]
- /ˈmoʊ pi/
Definitions of mopy word
- adjective mopy languishing, listless, droopy, or glum. 1
- noun mopy Alternative spelling of mopey. 1
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Origin of mopy
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; mope + -y1
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Parts of speech for Mopy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mopy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mopy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mopy
adj mopy
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- blah — You use blah, blah, blah to refer to something that is said or written without giving the actual words, because you think that they are boring or unimportant.
- blue — Something that is blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day.
- broken — Broken is the past participle of break.
- dejected — If you are dejected, you feel miserable or unhappy, especially because you have just been disappointed by something.
adjective mopy
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- enervated — Cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
- lacklustre — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
Antonyms for mopy
adj mopy
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- spirited — pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- uplifted — improved, as in mood or spirit.
adjective mopy
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.