seamy
UK/'si:mi/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Sordid, corrupt, or morally unpleasant; relating to the worst aspects of life.
丑陋的，肮脏的，道德败坏的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishseamother
+
ycharacterized by
=seamy
Common Collocations
- 1.seamy side阴暗面，丑陋的一面
- 2.seamy underworld肮脏的地下世界
- 3.seamy details不堪入目的细节
- 4.[seamy reputation]声名狼藉
Example Sentences
- 1.
The documentary exposed the seamy side of the city's glamorous fashion industry.
- 2.
His novel delves into the seamy underworld of corruption and organized crime.
- 3.
Journalists who cover seamy political scandals often face serious personal risks.