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Dowdiness Definition & Meaning

dowdiness
noun
  1. having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance

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What does dowdiness mean?
having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
What part of speech is dowdiness?
Dowdiness is a noun.

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