dingy

/ˈdɪndʒi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɪndʒi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdin-jē/ (ame, mw)

dingy — adjective

  • dingypositive
  • dingiercomparative
  • dingiestsuperlative

1. dark, slightly dirty, and unpleasant to look at because it seems old and poorly

1.形容詞C1
釋義

dark, slightly dirty, and unpleasant to look at because it seems old and poorly cared for

例句

Eve rented a dingy room above the bus station for one week.

attributive: dingy + room

The dingy curtains in the cafe made the whole dining area feel cold.

dingy + curtains / place

同義詞
  • shabby

    focuses more on wear and poor condition; it does not always suggest darkness

  • grimy

    stronger on actual dirt or grease, especially on surfaces

  • drab

    means dull and lifeless in style or colour, even when something is clean

反義詞
  • bright

    full of light and visually cheerful

  • clean

    free from dirt, though it does not always imply brightness

  • welcoming

    pleasant and comfortable to be in

用法筆記

Often describes indoor places such as rooms, corridors, cafes, or hotel lobbies. It suggests both poor light and poor care, so it is less suitable for something that is only dark but clean.

常見錯誤

❌The room was dingily lit.
✅The room was dimly lit.
💡Use 'dimly' for weak light; 'dingy' describes a place that looks dark and dirty.