Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pimply

adjective
/ˈpɪm.pli/
Definition
Covered with or resembling pimples; marked by small, raised spots or bumps on the skin.
Examples
  • She had a pimply complexion during her teenage years.
  • The pimply surface of the fruit made it look less appealing.
  • His face was pimply after not washing it properly for several days.
Meaning
The adjective ‘pimply’ describes skin that has a lot of small, raised blemishes, often linked to acne or other skin conditions.
Synonyms
  • blemished
  • spotted
  • acneic
  • pockmarked
  • rough