Dingy

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪnʤi/

Definitions of dingy

adjective a term used to describe something that is dirty, dull, or shabby in appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The old house had a dingy kitchen.

A2 The dingy motel room was not very inviting.

B1 The dingy bar had a musty smell that lingered in the air.

B2 The dingy basement was cluttered with old furniture and boxes.

C1 The dingy alleyway was dimly lit and filled with trash.

C2 Despite its dingy appearance, the restaurant had amazing food.

Examples of dingy in a Sentence

formal The dingy room had peeling wallpaper and musty odors.

informal I wouldn't want to stay in that dingy motel.

slang The dingy bar down the street is a real dive.

figurative His dingy mood cast a shadow over the party.

Grammatical Forms of dingy

• past tense: dingied
• plural: dingies
• comparative: dingier
• superlative: dingiest
• present tense: dingy
• future tense: will be dingy
• perfect tense: have been dingy
• continuous tense: is being dingy
• singular: dingy
• positive degree: dingy
• infinitive: to dingy
• gerund: dingying
• participle: dingyed

Origin and Evolution of dingy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dingy' originated from the Middle English word 'dengi', which meant dark or gloomy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dingy' evolved to describe something that is dirty, dull, or discolored, often associated with a lack of cleanliness or brightness.