Frumpish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfrəm-pish/ frump·ish

Meaning & Definition of Frumpish

Frumpish (adjective)

  1. dowdy, drab

Frumpish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in plain, frumpy

    similar: frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely, abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, gross, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, vile
    opposite: aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, lovely, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, shapely, imposing, impressive, prepossessing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Frumpish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Frumpish:

frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely, abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, gross, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, vile

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Frumpish

Words with the opposite meaning of Frumpish:

aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, lovely, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, shapely, imposing, impressive, prepossessing

Origin & Etymology of Frumpish

First known use: circa 1847

Frequently Asked Questions about Frumpish

What does "Frumpish" mean?

"Frumpish" means dowdy, drab. As an adjective, it is defined as: dowdy, drab.

What is another word for "Frumpish"?

Other words for "Frumpish" include frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely, abhorrent, abominable and appalling. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Frumpish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Frumpish"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Frumpish". Common alternatives include frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely, abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful and disgusting.

What is the opposite of "Frumpish"?

Antonyms of "Frumpish" include aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute and drop-dead.

Is "Frumpish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Frumpish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Frumpish"?

"Frumpish" is pronounced /ˈfrəm-pish/ and divided into syllables as frump·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Frumpish"?

First known use: circa 1847.

What is another word for "Frumpish" meaning "as in plain, frumpy"?

When "Frumpish" (adjective) means as in plain, frumpy, synonyms include frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely and abhorrent. Opposites in this sense include aesthetic, attractive, beauteous and beautiful.