Word a Day
sordid
What does sordid mean?
sordid (adjective): dirty or squalid.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use sordid in a sentence?
- They rented a sordid apartment together. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce sordid?
/ˈsɔɹdəd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does sordid come from?
From Middle English sordide, from Latin sordidus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “sordid” mean?
reflecting light
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dirty or squalid
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taking no action
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drawn, pictorial
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