Dowdy and Dapper

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Dowdy adjective - Lacking neatness in dress or person.

Usage example: a dowdy old matron

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Dapper is an antonym for dowdy.

Dapper adjective - Being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance.

Usage example: the dapper gentleman drew admiring glances from all over the ballroom

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Dowdy is an antonym for dapper.

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