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    SEAMY

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

    Irregular inflected forms: seamier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation, seamiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

     I. (adjective) 

    Comparative and superlative

    Comparative: seamier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Superlative: seamiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Morally degradedplay

    Example:

    the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal

    Synonyms:

    seamy; seedy; sleazy; sordid; squalid

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    disreputable (lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Showing a seamplay

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    seamed (having or joined by a seam or seams)

    Derivation:

    seam (joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces)

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