Rheumy: meaning, definitions and examples

🤧
Add to dictionary

rheumy

 

[ ˈruːmi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Rheumy describes a state of having a watery or mucus-like discharge, often associated with the eyes, nose, or similar bodily areas. It is commonly used to refer to symptoms of certain medical conditions, such as allergies or respiratory infections. The term evokes a sense of irritation and discomfort as it pertains to excessive moisture. This word can also imply a sense of age or weariness when used to describe eyes, suggesting they have seen much and may be tired.

Synonyms

drippy, mucous, watery

Examples of usage

  • She woke up with rheumy eyes due to the cold.
  • His rheumy nose was a sign of the flu.
  • The rheumy air in the room felt heavy and uncomfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "rheumy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rheumático

🇮🇳 रुमेटिज़्म से प्रभावित

🇩🇪 rheumatisch

🇮🇩 rematik

🇺🇦 ревматичний

🇵🇱 reumatyczny

🇯🇵 リウマチ性の

🇫🇷 rhumatique

🇪🇸 reumático

🇹🇷 romatizmal

🇰🇷 류머티즘의

🇸🇦 روماتيزمي

🇨🇿 revmatický

🇸🇰 reumatický

🇨🇳 风湿的

🇸🇮 revmatičen

🇮🇸 gigtkenndur

🇰🇿 ревматизмдік

🇬🇪 რევმატული

🇦🇿 revmatik

🇲🇽 reumático

Word origin

The word 'rheumy' originates from the 14th-century Middle English term 'rumi,' which itself is derived from the Old French 'rumi,' meaning 'moist' or 'wet.' This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'rheuma,' which means 'a flow' or 'flux.' 'Rheuma' is rooted in the Greek word 'rheuō,' meaning 'to flow' or 'to stream.' Throughout history, the term has been used predominantly in medical contexts, referring to the excessive discharge of mucus from the respiratory system or in other bodily contexts. The use of the word has evolved, but it maintains a central association with moisture and bodily fluids, especially in situations relating to health and discomfort. The notion of 'rheumy' eyes has been particularly vivid in literature, often suggesting a melancholic or aged appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,747, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.