Frumpish

Pronunciation: /ˈfrʌmpɪʃ/

Definitions of frumpish

adjective having a dowdy or unfashionable appearance

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a frumpish dress to the party.

A2 The old man's frumpish appearance made him stand out in the crowd.

B1 Despite her frumpish attire, she exuded confidence in her presentation.

B2 The frumpish decor of the room clashed with the modern furniture.

C1 Her frumpish demeanor belied her intelligence and wit.

C2 The frumpish style of the restaurant gave it a cozy, old-fashioned charm.

Examples of frumpish in a Sentence

formal Her frumpish attire stood out among the elegant evening gowns at the charity gala.

informal She didn't care about looking frumpish in her oversized sweater and sweatpants.

slang I can't believe she showed up to the party looking so frumpish.

figurative His frumpish attitude towards life held him back from reaching his full potential.

Grammatical Forms of frumpish

• past tense: frumpished
• plural: frumpishes
• comparative: more frumpish
• superlative: most frumpish
• present tense: frumpish
• future tense: will frumpish
• perfect tense: has frumpished
• continuous tense: is frumpishing
• singular: frumpish
• positive degree: frumpish
• infinitive: to frumpish
• gerund: frumpishing
• participle: frumpished

Origin and Evolution of frumpish

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'frumpish' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'frumpe', which meant a contemptuous or disapproving look or expression.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'frumpish' evolved to describe someone who is dowdy or unfashionable in appearance, with a lack of style or elegance.