What does “dingy” mean?
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adjectivedark, dirty and unpleasant
They rented a dingy room above a bar.
Dingy at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C1 (advanced)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdɪndʒi/ · DIN-jee
- Forms
- dingier, dingiest
How to use “dingy” correctly
Pronounced with a soft “j” sound. Don’t confuse with “dinghy” (DING-ee), a small boat.
Common phrases with “dingy”
- a dingy room
- a dingy office
- dingy streets
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- gloomy
- shabby
- grimy
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- bright
- clean
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