dingy
12 synonyms and 4 antonyms for dingy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Dark, dull, and lacking in cleanliness or brightness.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use dingy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dingy room
dingy alley
dingy motel
Etymology
From a dialectal English word meaning "dirty", likely related to Old English "dung".
Full origin of dingy →Frequently asked questions
What does “dingy” mean?
The word “dingy” means dark, dull, and lacking in cleanliness or brightness. In plain terms, dull, grubby, and run-down looking.
How do you pronounce “dingy”?
“Dingy” is pronounced DIHN-jee (/ˈdɪn.d͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “dingy” in a sentence?
Here is “dingy” used in a sentence: “They rented a dingy little apartment above the laundromat.”
What part of speech is “dingy”?
“Dingy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dingy” come from?
The word “dingy” comes from Old English. From a dialectal English word meaning "dirty", likely related to Old English "dung".
