Synonyms of dingy
19 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for dingy is dim. Other synonyms of dingy are gloomy, wan, dreary, dull and faint. The opposite of dingy is bright.
Synonyms and similar words for dingy
adjectiveDark, dull.
- drab
- gloomyNot very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
- drearyDrab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
- dismal
- blandLacking interest; boring; dull.
- colourlessHaving little or no colour.
- dimNot bright or colorful.
- dullNot shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
- faintBarely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp.
- lacklusterHaving no shine or luster; dull.
- leadenResembling the color of lead, metallic or dark gray; (of daylight) dim, overcast.
- muddyOf a colour: not bright: dirty, dull.
- sad figurativelyOf colours: dark, deep; later, sombre, dull.
- soberDull; not bright or colorful.
- uncolorfulNot colorful; dull or colorless.
- unholidayGrim or drab; the antithesis of festive.
- wanDim, faint.
Opposite of dingy
adjectiveDark, dull.
adjectiveShabby, squalid, uncared-for.
Meaning of dingy
- adjective Dark, dull.
- adjective Shabby, squalid, uncared-for.
- adjective Resembling or characteristic of a ding (the sound).
Questions about synonyms of dingy
- What is another word for dingy?
- Dingy has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dim, gloomy, wan, dreary, dull, faint, colourless and lackluster.
- What is the opposite of dingy?
- The opposite of dingy is bright.
- What does dingy mean?
- Dingy means dark, dull.
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