And then, ſo nice, and ſo genteel; / Such Cleanlineſs from Head to Heel: / No Humours groſs, or frowzy Steams, / No noiſom Whiffs, or ſweaty Streams, / Before, behind, above, below, / Could from her taintleſs Body flow.
Source: wiktionary
Frowzy
/ˈfɹaʊzi/
Synonyms for "frowzy" (114 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (23)
Adjective(2 words)
badbad-smellingbeat upbeat-upbedraggledblastedblightedblownblowzycarelesschintzydespoileddilapidateddowdydown at the heeldrabbletaileddraggleddraggletailedfecalfetid
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Strong matches (34)
Related words (57)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: slovenly, bad, bad-smelling, beat up, beat-up.
- Sentence evidence is available for frowzy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "frowzy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "frowzy"
Keep "frowzy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "frowzy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "frowzy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "frowzy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesappearance descriptordescriptive adjective
More specific
4 entriesgrimy appearancemussed hairunkempt clothinguntidy clothing
Collocations
6 entriesfrowzy appearancefrowzy atmospherefrowzy clothingfrowzy hairfrowzy odorfrowzy room
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
I was terribly afraid, from what I had heard of Blackwater Park, of fatiguing antique chairs, and dismal stained glass, and musty, frowzy hangings, and all the barbarous lumber which people born without a sense of comfort accumulate about them, in defiance of all consideration due to the convenience of their friends.
Source: wiktionary
Half the pages of the frazzled directory hanging on a chain in the musty old booth into which I furtively sidled had turned their corners back on themselves. Such books are like frowzy old broads who have been handled by a thousand men.
Source: wiktionary
It is a relief to be rid of him. But a frowzy, fishy smell lingers in his room.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "frowzy"?
Closest matches include slovenly, bad, bad-smelling, beat up, beat-up.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "frowzy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.