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dingy Synonyms

Another word for dingy

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• adjective (Context 1)

Gloomy, drab, and dirty in appearance, especially due to a lack of light, freshness, or regular cleaning.

Usage Example

"The narrow staircase led down to a drab basement with peeling wallpaper and a single flickering bulb."

Strongest
drab
grimy
grubby
Strong
shabby
squalid
gloomy
soiled
dull
tattered
seedier

Opposites of dingy

The opposite of dingy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bright
clean
spotless
immaculate
pristine
gleaming
fresh
See all opposites of dingy

• Nearby Words

dinginess
dingo
dingus
dingy
dink
dinky
dinner

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dingy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dingy
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