sludgy

sludg·y

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sluhj-ee]
- /ˈslʌdʒ i/
- /ˈslʌdʒ.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sluhj-ee]
- /ˈslʌdʒ i/

Definitions of sludgy word

adjective sludgy of or relating to sludge. 1
adjective sludgy covered, lined with, or containing sludge. 1
adjective sludgy consisting of, containing, or like sludge 0

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Origin of sludgy

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85; sludge + -y1

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Parts of speech for Sludgy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sludgy

sludgy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sludgy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sludgy

adj sludgy

miry — of the nature of mire; swampy: miry ground.
mucky — of or like muck.
mucous — pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling mucus.

adjective sludgy

cruddy — dirty or unpleasant
muculent — Slimy; moist and moderately viscous.
oozy — of or like ooze, soft mud, or slime.
yukky — yucky.

All 7 Synonyms of sludgy