seamy — sordid, corrupt, or morally degraded; involving the unpleasant or disreputable aspects of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sordid, corrupt, or morally degraded; involving the unpleasant or disreputable aspects of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːmi/
Korean meaning: 더럽고 부패한, 도덕적으로 타락한; 불쾌하거나 평판이 나쁜 면과 관련된
Korean pronunciation: **씨**미
Example Sentences
- Behind the glamorous facade, the entertainment industry has a seamy side.
- The politician tried to hide his seamy past during the campaign.
- My grandmother warned me about the seamy characters hanging around the pool hall.
seamy
ADJECTIVE//ˈsiːmi//
sordid, corrupt, or morally degraded; involving the unpleasant or disreputable aspects of something
Two corrupt men conduct seamy business dealings in a dark alley
In the steamy shadows, dreamy illusions fade to reveal the seamy truth
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'seam' (a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together) combined with the adjective suffix '-y'. The metaphorical sense developed from the idea of the seams of a garment showing wear, decline, or deterioration, extending to describe morally degraded or sordid conditions.
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📝Examples
“Behind the glamorous facade, the entertainment industry has a seamy side.”
“The politician tried to hide his seamy past during the campaign.”
“My grandmother warned me about the seamy characters hanging around the pool hall.”
“The novel reveals the seamy truth about high society.”
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