Dowdily

7 lettersadverbrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

In an unfashionable or frumpy manner, lacking in stylishness or smartness of dress.

“She had dressed dowdily for years before a friend encouraged her to update her wardrobe.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

dow·di·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

frumpilyfrumpishly

Antonyms

stylishlysmartlyelegantly

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with DOWD and ends in ILY, the adverb ILY suffix is uncommon in seven-letter Wordle plays and worth targeting late

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points, W scores 4 and Y scores 4, giving excellent combined value for an adverb play in the endgame

Words Related to Dowdily

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “dowdily” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

downily

Words you can make from Dowdily

Shorter words formed from the letters in “dowdily”.

doily dowdy dowly oddly widdy woldy dido didy dilo diol doli dowd dowl dowy idly idol idyl lido oily wild wily wold yowl

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