Blowziness

/ˈblaʊzɪnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being blowzy; a ruddy, coarse, or disheveled appearance.

Etymology

Noun form of 'blowzy,' formed with the abstract noun suffix '-ness,' which transforms adjectives into nouns describing their qualities.

Kelly Says

Nominalized adjectives like 'blowziness' transform subjective judgments into abstract concepts—notice how 'blowziness' sounds more sophisticated and less overtly mean than calling someone 'blowzy,' yet it's the same idea.

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