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slovenlier

slovenlier is the comparative form of slovenly.

Meaning of slovenly

Adjective

slovenly (comparative slovenlier, superlative slovenliest)

  1. Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
    • The same marks of indolence appeared in the care of his person; for every part of his dress was generally in disorder; and, though he was well made and handsome, yet his slovenly appearance made him disgustful to every one.1796, “The Unexpected Reformation”, in The Blossoms of Morality, page 35
  2. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
  3. Careless or negligent; sloppy.
    • You say my pamphlet betrays the most slovenly rashness. But where is your proof?1848 April, Joseph Barker, The Christian, volume IV, number XC/XCI

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Questions about slovenlier

What is slovenlier the comparative form of?
Slovenlier is the comparative form of slovenly.

Words near slovenlier in the dictionary

  1. Slovenianness
  2. Slovenians
  3. Slovenism
  4. Slovenisms
  5. Slovenistics
  6. slovenlier
  7. slovenliest
  8. slovenlike
  9. slovenlily
  10. slovenliness
  11. slovenlinesses

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