What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
draggly
Example
Her hair was draggly and unkempt. [draggly: adjective]
Example
The shirt looked draggly after being left in the dryer too long. [draggly: adjective]
Example
The flowers were looking draggly due to the lack of water. [draggly: adjective]
bedraggled
Example
The dog came back from the rain, bedraggled and muddy. [bedraggled: adjective]
Example
She looked bedraggled after running through the rain to catch the bus. [bedraggled: adjective]
Example
He stumbled into the office, bedraggled and exhausted from the long night. [bedraggled: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bedraggled is more commonly used than draggly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between draggly and bedraggled?
Bedraggled is more formal than draggly.
