Definition

More careless or untidy in appearance or behavior than someone or something else.

Example

His room is slovenlier than hers, with clothes scattered everywhere.

Conversation

Have you seen how much slovenlier your room has gotten lately?

Yeah, I really need to clean it up this weekend.

It’s hard to believe it’s gotten slovenlier since last month!

I know, right? I’ll definitely tackle it soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slovenlier → It is formed from "sloven" (from Middle English *sloven*, meaning a person who is untidy or careless) and the suffix "-lier" (a comparative suffix indicating more of a quality). The word "slovenlier" means more untidy or more careless than another.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sloven' as someone who is untidy, and the '-lier' means more so. So, slovenlier describes someone who is even more careless or messy.

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