Flat and Shabby

Flat

Flat adjective - Being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent.

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

Nearby Words: flatter, flatly, flatness, flatlet, flatting

Shabby

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

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

Nearby Word: shabbily

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • The Irish Mob The Irish Mob is often depicted as more anarchic and "casual" than The Mafia, preferring shabby pubs and Yorkshire flat-caps t-shirts to Italian restaurants and fedoras.
    Source: The Irish Mob
  • Literature / Ballet Shoes Mostly it's observed that Winifred's not very attractive and looks shabby at auditions (because her family are flat broke and chaotic), but she also seems to lack Pauline's charisma.
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