slovenly

形容词 adj. 副词 adv.
中文释义
英 /ˈslʌv.ən.li/|/ˈslʌv.ən.li/|/ˈslɒv.ən.li/   

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
    — The same marks of indolence appeared in the care of his person; for every part of his dress was generally in disorder; and, though he was well made and handsome, yet his slovenly appearance made him disgustful to every one.
  2. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
  3. Careless or negligent; sloppy.
    — You say my pamphlet betrays the most slovenly rashness. But where is your proof?
副词 adv.
  1. In a slovenly manner.

词形变化

slovenlier comparative slovenliest superlative more slovenly comparative most slovenly superlative

词汇关系

衍生词
slovenlily slovenliness

词源

词源 1
Etymology tree
English sloven
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.
Proto-Germanic *līkąder.
Proto-Germanic *-līkaz
Proto-West Germanic *-līk
Old English -līċ
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English slovenly
From sloven + -ly.
词源 2
Etymology tree
English sloven
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.
Proto-Germanic *līkąder.
Proto-Germanic *-līkaz
Proto-West Germanic *-līk
Old English -līċ
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English slovenly
From sloven + -ly.
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