Synonyms for Seedy
Definition of seedy
adjective
- full of seeds; "as seedy as a fig"
- shabby and untidy; "a surge of ragged scruffy children"; "he was soiled and seedy and fragrant with gin"- Mark Twain
- somewhat ill or prone to illness; "my poor ailing grandmother"; "feeling a bit indisposed today"; "you look a little peaked"; "feeling poorly"; "a sickly child"; "is unwell and can't come to work"
12 synonyms found
Writing tips for "seedy"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like debilitated, disreputable, enfeebled can replace "seedy" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 12 alternatives available, "seedy" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Seedy" in song lyrics
See how seedy is used in real songs:
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"I wish my life was a little less seedy"
Lily Allen — Cheryl Tweedy * -
"It's not hip-hop, it's something more sad, sick and seedy"
Hilltop Hoods — 1979 -
"Smokin weed that's never seedy"
Knightowl — Turn Off Your Lights