Close and Shabby

Close

Close adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.
Usage example: the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls

Shabby and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shabby" instead an adjective "Close".

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Shabby

Shabby adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Close and shabby are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Shabby".

Nearby Word: shabbily

Both words in one sentence

  • Eldrad Ultharan can Mind Rape any character in the game to death with a little bit of luck, is a brilliant support mage, and isn't too shabby in close combat either.
  • Chromatic Arrangement Her outfit is pink (close to red) and blue (a little), which is interesting because she's a mixture of the Brawn and the Calm One, and her cat's red... Not too shabby.
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