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clayey

 

[ หˆkleษชi.i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

soil composition

Consisting of or resembling clay; having a high proportion of clay in the soil.

Synonyms

clay-like, muddy, sticky

Examples of usage

  • The clayey soil was perfect for pottery making.
  • Farmers struggled to grow crops in the clayey terrain.
Context #2 | Adjective

texture

Having a smooth, sticky texture like that of clay.

Synonyms

flexible, malleable, pliable

Examples of usage

  • Her clayey hands were evidence of a productive day in the pottery studio.
  • The artist created a clayey sculpture that captured the essence of nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "clayey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น argiloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tonhaltig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlempung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะธะฝะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gliniasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ˜ๅœŸ่ณช (ใญใ‚“ใฉใ—ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท argileux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arcilloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท killi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ํ† ์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูŠู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรญlovitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รญlovitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ˜ๅœŸ่ดจ (niรกntว” zhรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ilovnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leirkennt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒฎแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gillic

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arcilloso

Etymology

The word 'clayey' originates from the Middle English word 'clai', which ultimately comes from the Old English word 'clวฃฤก'. Clay has been an essential material for human civilization, used in pottery, construction, and various artistic endeavors. Its properties of malleability and durability have made it a valuable resource throughout history.

See also: clay, claystone, clayware.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,047, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.