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dingy

[ˈdɪn.dʒi]

dingy Definition

  • 1dark, dirty, and in bad condition
  • 2dull or faded in color

Using dingy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dingy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The walls of the old house were dingy and covered with cobwebs.

  • Example

    She wore a dingy yellow dress to the party.

  • Example

    The restaurant had a dingy atmosphere that made me uncomfortable.

dingy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dingy

Antonyms for dingy

Phrases with dingy

  • a shade of white that is dull or faded

    Example

    The walls of the room were painted in a dingy white color.

  • a bar that is dark, dirty, and uninviting

    Example

    I don't like going to that dingy bar downtown.

  • a basement that is dark, damp, and uninviting

    Example

    The family used the dingy basement as a storage area for old furniture and boxes.

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Summary: dingy in Brief

'Dingy' [ˈdɪn.dʒi] describes something that is dark, dirty, and in bad condition, or dull and faded in color. It can be used to describe places, objects, or clothing, such as 'The walls of the old house were dingy and covered with cobwebs.' 'Dingy' also extends into phrases like 'dingy white,' which refers to a dull or faded shade of white.