Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dingy

adjective
/ˈdɪn.dʒi/
Definition
Something that is dingy has a dull, dirty, or discolored appearance.
Examples
  • The dingy room had peeling wallpaper and a worn-out carpet.
  • She avoided the dingy alley that looked unsafe.
  • His dingy shirt was in need of a wash.
Meaning
Dingy describes something that lacks brightness or is grimy and shabby.
Synonyms
  • dull
  • dirty
  • grimy
  • shabby
  • drab