Frumpy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfrəm-pē/

Meaning & Definition of Frumpy

Frumpy (adjective)

  1. dowdy, drab
  2. dressed in an unattractive way
  3. not attractive, having an old, dull, unflattering, or untidy appearance

Frumpy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in plain, unshapely

    similar: frumpish, 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 Frumpy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Frumpy:

frumpish, 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 Frumpy

Words with the opposite meaning of Frumpy:

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

Word Forms of Frumpy

Inflections: frumpier, frumpiest

Derived words: frumpily (adverb), frumpiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Frumpy

First known use: circa 1840

Frequently Asked Questions about Frumpy

What does "Frumpy" mean?

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

What is another word for "Frumpy"?

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

What are different ways to say "Frumpy"?

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

What is the opposite of "Frumpy"?

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

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

"Frumpy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Frumpy"?

"Frumpy" is pronounced /ˈfrəm-pē/.

What is the origin of the word "Frumpy"?

First known use: circa 1840.

What is another word for "Frumpy" meaning "as in plain, unshapely"?

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