slouchy

/ˈslaʊtʃi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈslaʊtʃi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslau̇-chē How to pronounce slouchy (audio)/ (ame, mw)

slouchy — adjective

  • slouchypositive
  • slouchiercomparative
  • slouchiestsuperlative

1. used for clothes that hang in a loose, relaxed way instead of keeping a neat, fi

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used for clothes that hang in a loose, relaxed way instead of keeping a neat, firm shape

例句

Felipe wore a slouchy cardigan over a plain white T-shirt.

slouchy + clothing noun

The designer paired slouchy trousers with bright trainers for the show.

fashion use: slouchy trousers

同義詞
  • baggy

    usually means much looser and often hanging away from the body more obviously

  • oversized

    focuses on being larger than expected, often by design

  • shapeless

    stronger; suggests the item has little clear form at all

反義詞

文法句型

slouchy + clothes noun

look + slouchy

be + slouchy

用法筆記

Most often used for sweaters, cardigans, trousers, hats, and bags in fashion contexts. It suggests a soft, relaxed outline rather than clothing that simply does not fit.

常見錯誤

❌My school blazer is slouchy, so I need a smaller size.
✅My school blazer is too big, so I need a smaller size.
💡Use slouchy for a relaxed hanging shape or style, not just any item that is the wrong size.

2. describing a person or posture with the shoulders dropped and the upper body lea

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a person or posture with the shoulders dropped and the upper body leaning forward in a lazy or tired-looking way

例句

Lukas looked slouchy in the class photo after carrying boxes all morning.

look + slouchy for posture

The coach told Minho to stop that slouchy walk and lift his chest.

slouchy + walk/posture noun

同義詞
  • slouched

    describes the posture itself more directly and often more strongly

  • stooped

    often suggests a more fixed forward bend, especially from age or strain

  • hunched

    emphasizes the shoulders curving inward rather than a relaxed droop

反義詞
  • upright

    holding the body straight rather than dropping forward

  • straight-backed

    specifically emphasizes a firm, erect back line

文法句型

slouchy + posture noun

look + slouchy

be + slouchy

用法筆記

Usually used when someone is standing, sitting, or walking with the shoulders forward. It points to visible posture, not to a person's personality or mood.

常見錯誤

❌The sleepy baby looked slouchy in his cot.
✅The sleepy baby looked floppy in his cot.
💡Slouchy usually describes posture that suggests a person is not holding the upper body straight.