Seamy

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːmi/

Definitions of seamy

adjective adjective - relating to something unpleasant or sordid

Example Sentences

A1 The seamy underside of the city was revealed to the tourists.

A2 She was shocked to discover the seamy truth about her friend's past.

B1 The detective delved into the seamy world of organized crime.

B2 The journalist's exposé uncovered the seamy dealings of the corrupt politician.

C1 The novel provided a detailed exploration of the seamy side of human nature.

C2 Despite his outward charm, he was involved in seamy business practices behind closed doors.

Examples of seamy in a Sentence

formal The seamy side of the city was often hidden from tourists.

informal I heard some seamy stories about that place, you might want to be careful.

slang I can't believe the seamy stuff that goes on in this neighborhood.

figurative The seamy underbelly of society is often overlooked by those in power.

Grammatical Forms of seamy

• past tense: seamed
• plural: seamies
• comparative: seamier
• superlative: seamiest
• present tense: seams
• future tense: will seam
• perfect tense: have seamed
• continuous tense: seaming
• singular: seamy
• positive degree: seamy
• infinitive: seam
• gerund: seaming
• participle: seamed

Origin and Evolution of seamy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'seamy' originated from the Middle English word 'samy', which came from the Old English word 'seamig' meaning 'like a seam'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seamy' evolved to refer to something sordid, unpleasant, or morally questionable, rather than just something resembling a seam.