Despite taking what could be described as a somewhat sordid and juvenile glee at depicting flashes of (mostly female) nudity, the programme at least did not pretend that it was aiming to provide anything more profound or informative.

Though he references past wives and a somewhat sordid history, very little is known about him and he is seldom seen without his sunglasses.

Mr. Sartzetakis drew more criticism over the contents of his decision, which was broadcast over Government-controlled radio and television stations and was described by journalists of all political shadings as somewhat sordid and beneath public expectations of a President.

Not surprisingly, the media reports focused on the somewhat sordid details.

And, though the lovely Elena Shaddow, as Lili, possesses a well-trained coloratura voice and an enchanting demeanor, her exceptionally young appearance underscores the somewhat sordid child aspect of her role.

Although minute, and somewhat sordid, the first act of a fiction is the most truthful, especially the scenes at the philanthropic school.

Just as quick to make shady money and with somewhat sordid personal tastes but with a stronger respect for Parliamentary institutions and the Conservative Party itself.

The area around the Main Point hotel developed a somewhat sordid reputation.

The Earl has a royal pedigree but a somewhat sordid past and a well-deserved reputation for carrying on with other men's wives.

The book is a somewhat sordid tale of the mixing of high and low social classes, drawn from his experiences as best friend and confidant to the most prominent female socialites of the era and their husbands.