Dowdy (Noun)
Meaning 1
British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The dowdy appearance of the apple dessert was deceiving, as the flavors inside were incredibly rich and complex.
- Her grandmother's old recipe for a deep-dish apple dessert had a dowdy presentation but was always a crowd-pleaser.
- Despite its dowdy exterior, the apple dessert was a masterclass in textures and flavors.
- The dowdy crust on top of the apple dessert was a perfect complement to the tender apples inside.
- Beneath its dowdy surface, the deep-dish apple dessert was a culinary masterpiece waiting to be discovered.