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SEAMY

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

Irregular inflected forms: seamier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation, seamiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

 I. (adjective) 

Comparative and superlative

Comparative: seamier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

Superlative: seamiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

Sense 1

Meaning:

Morally degradedplay

Example:

the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal

Synonyms:

seamy; seedy; sleazy; sordid; squalid

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

disreputable (lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Showing a seamplay

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

seamed (having or joined by a seam or seams)

Derivation:

seam (joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces)

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