/ Dictionary / Index S slovenly: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: slov•en•ly Pronunciation: (sluv'un-lē), [key] — adj., adv. -li•er, li•est, —adj. untidy or unclean in appearance or habits. characteristic of a sloven; slipshod: slovenly work. —adv. in an untidy, careless, or slipshod manner. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: slovenly (Thesaurus) Slovenia slow Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language