adverb
- in a frumpy manner; in a way that is dowdy, old-fashioned, or unstylish in appearance
Usage: informal
Examples
- She dressed frumpily in oversized sweaters and worn-out shoes.
- The character was intentionally frumpily dressed to show her lack of interest in fashion.
- He complained that his mother always dressed frumpily, never caring about current trends.
- The actress wore her hair frumpily pulled back in a messy bun for the role.
- Despite her wealth, she chose to dress frumpily and avoided the spotlight.