Definition of Dingy

1. Adjective. Thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot. "A grungy kitchen"

Exact synonyms: Begrimed, Grimy, Grubby, Grungy, Raunchy
Similar to: Dirty, Soiled, Unclean
Derivative terms: Dinge, Dinginess, Grime, Griminess, Grubbiness, Grunge

2. Adjective. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear. "Dirty-blonde hair"
Exact synonyms: Dirty, Muddied, Muddy
Similar to: Impure
Derivative terms: Dinge, Dinginess, Muddiness

3. Adjective. Causing dejection. "Grim rainy weather"
Exact synonyms: Blue, Dark, Disconsolate, Dismal, Drab, Drear, Dreary, Gloomy, Grim, Sorry
Similar to: Cheerless, Depressing, Uncheerful
Derivative terms: Dreariness

Definition of Dingy

1. a. Soiled; sullied; of a dark or dusky color; dark brown; dirty.

Definition of Dingy

1. Adjective. drab; shabby; dirty; squalid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dingy

1. grimy [n -GIES] - See also: grimy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dingy

dingle-dangle
dingle runs
dingleberries
dinglehopper
dinglehoppers
dingles
dingo
dingoes
dingos
dings
dingthrift
dingthrifts
dinguses
dingy (current term)
dingy skipper
dingy skippers
dinic
dinichthys
dinickel
dinics
dining
dining-hall
dining-room
dining-room attendant
dining-rooms
dining area
dining at the Y
dining car

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