frumpily

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière démodée, vieux jeu ou négligée », c'est-à-dire habillé dans un style démodé, sans allure ou sans élégance. Décrit la façon dont une personne paraît ou se comporte, généralement en ce qui concerne les vêtements ou l'apparence, dépourvue de mode ou d'élégance contemporaines.

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.

   de manière démodée et sans élégance

   • 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.

   Synonymesdowdilydrablyinelegantlyshabbilyunfashionably

   Antonymeselegantlyfashionablymodishlysmartlystylishly