frumpily

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass jemand unmodisch, altmodisch oder ungepflegt gekleidet ist oder sich so verhält; es beschreibt einen wenig eleganten, nicht modischen Stil, meist in Bezug auf Kleidung oder Erscheinung.

An adverb meaning "in a frumpy manner" — that is, dressed in a dowdy, old-fashioned, or unstylish way. It describes the manner in which someone appears or behaves, typically with regard to clothing or appearance lacking modern fashion or elegance.

1. In a dowdy, unfashionable mannerC1informal

   In a way that is dull, old-fashioned, or lacking style and elegance.

   Unmodisch

   • She dressed frumpily for the party, wearing an old cardigan and shapeless skirt.
   • He arrived frumpily in a wrinkled suit that was decades out of style.
   • The actress was criticized for appearing frumpily on the red carpet.

   Synonymedowdilydrablyinelegantlyshabbilyunfashionably

   Antonymeelegantlyfashionablymodishlysmartlystylishly