blowzy

Example Sentences

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And the character of Martha, whom Albee described as “ample,” is usually played as blowzy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2022

Sometimes, when I look at who gets nominated for an Oscar, I want to channel Kristen Johnston’s blowzy socialite from “Sex and the City” and exclaim, “No one’s fun anymore! Whatever happened to fun?”

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2022

Even a fizzled Faust on Broadway would have made a big, blowzy splash, and would surely have given succor to the new, pop-fluent generation of musical theater writers.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2014

Though shunned at first, Daltirus's blowzy, beaten-down Bess is gradually accepted as she finds safe haven with lonely Porgy.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2011

These blowzy women with their little hats and their clippings hungered for attention.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck