Ugly meaning in English
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Definition
ugly: unattractive; horrible, unpleasant, awful
In the comparative and superlative forms, "ugly" becomes uglier and ugliest respectively.
I find this dress very ugly. It's just horrible!
Examples
- "Dr. Badguy : "Kidnapping" is such an ugly word."
- "Ugly, because... it is true."
- "Now, you have made this giant, ugly corporation!"
- "I said "I want a second opinion", he said "Ok, you're ugly too"!"
- "It is an ugly rumor."
- "Apparently, the painting reminds him very much of his grandmother, who was also red, ugly and had your signature on her bottom."
- "Now, you have made this giant ugly corporation!"
- "And who had to talk to the ugly girl for seven hours!"
Exercise 1
From the list below, select the adjective which is different from the others.
Note that it is the adjectives in bold which are important here!
Note that it is the adjectives in bold which are important here!
From the list below, select the adjective which is different from the others.
Note that it is the adjectives in bold which are important here!
Note that it is the adjectives in bold which are important here!
This is not the best choice here. A "signature scent" is one which is made to last: a "classic" which can be worn for a whole lifetime. Example: "Coco's signature scent was called Number 555".
This is not the best choice here. The term "timeless" is used to refer to items which are "classics" or will not "date" or "go out of fashion" quickly. Example: "My grandmother's diamond wedding ring is so expensive and simple that it's timeless. I hope she dies soon".
This is the odd one out here. It's strange to describe a "fragrance" as "ugly". "Ugly" shares a similar meaning with "unattractive" or "unappealing": it is a negative adjective. Example: "My uncle bought me a very ugly china vase for my birthday. I dropped it on the floor".
This is not the best choice here. The term "classic" shares a similar meaning with "timeless", and refers to something which will not "date" or "go out of fashion" quickly.
Exercise 2
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
But enough about money, I went to the doctor yesterday and he said 'You're '. I said 'I want a ', he said 'Ok, you're too'!
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
But enough about money, I went to the doctor yesterday and he said 'You're fat '. I said 'I want a second opinion ', he said 'Ok, you're ugly too'!
Exercise 3
"We thank you in advance for your time and consideration, and look forward to your prompt response"
Which of the following words might replace "prompt" in this sentence?
Which of the following words might replace "prompt" in this sentence?
"We thank you in advance for your time and consideration, and look forward to your prompt response"
Which of the following words might replace "prompt" in this sentence?
Which of the following words might replace "prompt" in this sentence?
"Ugly", which refers to something or someone unattractive, cannot replace the term "prompt" in this sentence. The word has no place in this context.
"Soon" is an adverb, while the sentence requires an adjective. We cannot replace "prompt" in the sentence above with "soon", because the sentence "we thank you for your soon response" is grammatically incorrect.
"Rapidly" is an adverb, but this particular sentence requires an adjective. We cannot replace "prompt" in this sentence with "rapidly" because it would create a grammatically incorrect sentence.
"Prompt" shares a very similar meaning with "quick" in this context. Both terms express the idea of something "rapid" or "fast".
Exercise 4
"The neighborhood is a little dodgy."
A "dodgy" neighborhood is .
"I know of a place where I can get parts second-hand." "Second-hand" parts are .
A "dodgy" neighborhood is .
"I know of a place where I can get parts second-hand." "Second-hand" parts are .
"The neighborhood is a little dodgy."
A "dodgy" neighborhood is dangerous or suspicious 1.
"I know of a place where I can get parts second-hand." "Second-hand" parts are used 2.
A "dodgy" neighborhood is dangerous or suspicious 1.
"I know of a place where I can get parts second-hand." "Second-hand" parts are used 2.
1 dangerous or suspicious: This is correct. "Dodgy" is a primarily British term which expresses that something is slightly suspicious, dangerous, uncertain or unreliable. The term can be used to refer to an area, a person or a situation. In this context, Kevin uses the term to refer to a neighborhood which is dangerous or uncertain.
1 difficult to find: The term "dodgy" does not refer to a place or an item which is "difficult to find".
1 a little bit ugly: The term "dodgy" does not refer to a place which is "ugly".
1 unpopular or unknown: The term "dodgy" does not refer to a place which is "unpopular or unknown".
1 noisy: The term "dodgy" does not refer to a place which is "noisy".
2 used: "Second-hand" merchandise is merchandise which has been used before, or is not new. It has already been used or owned by another person. Example: I bought my car second-hand from my neighbor. The "parts (of a bike)" are the different components, for example: a wheel or a pedal.
2 stolen: Second-hand merchandise is not necessarily stolen. The term refers to merchandise which has been used before.
2 discounted: Second-hand merchandise is not necessarily discounted. The term refers to merchandise which has been used before.
2 low-quality: Second-hand merchandise is not necessarily low-quality. The term refers to merchandise which has been used before.
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