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seamy

/ˈsiːmi/

seamyadjective

seamier

Comp.

seamiest

Super.

/ˈsiːmi/

Translations

sordideAu sens figuré : qui évoque la misère, la saleté morale ou des aspects peu reluisants de la vie.

The novel explores the seamy side of urban life.

Le roman explore le côté sordide de la vie urbaine.

Additional translations

couturéAu sens concret : marqué par des coutures ou des lignes irrégulières.

Definitions

Involving unpleasant, sordid, or disreputable aspects of life.

The novel explores the seamy side of urban life, revealing the struggles of those living in poverty.

Having or showing seams; marked by seams or irregular lines or ridges.

The worn, seamy surface of the leather jacket showed how often it had been used.

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