What does SEEDY mean?

Parts of Speech

Seedy is an adjective.

Definitions

• shabby and run-down in appearance (e.g. a seedy hotel)
• unwholesome or sordid (e.g. a seedy lifestyle)

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈsiːdi/
• UK: /ˈsiːdi/

Origin and Usage

The word seedy originated from the Middle English word "sedie", meaning "fruitful". Over time, it has taken on a negative connotation, describing something that is shabby, run-down, or unwholesome. It is commonly used to describe a place or person that is not well-maintained or healthy.

Synonyms

• dilapidated
• run-down
• shabby
• decrepit
• disreputable

Related Words

• seeded
• sedan
• seize
• seine
• septa

Example Sentences

• The seedy motel was infested with cockroaches and had peeling wallpaper.
• He had a seedy appearance, with greasy hair and yellowed teeth.
• She felt uncomfortable in the seedy part of town, with its dark alleys and abandoned buildings.