NYT Dictionary

DOWDILY

AdverbDOW-di-lydow-di-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023

Meaning

In a dowdy manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English dowdy Middle English -ly English -ly English dowdily From dowdy + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

frumpilyfrumpishly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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