Scratchier: meaning, definitions and examples
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scratchier
[ ˈskrætʃiər ]
texture description
The term 'scratchier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'scratchy,' which refers to a surface or texture that causes discomfort or irritation when touched, often due to a rough or jagged quality. When something is described as scratchier, it means it has more of these unpleasant qualities compared to something else. This term can apply to various materials, fabrics, or even sounds that may cause a scratching or scraping effect. It's commonly used to describe clothing, as well as rough surfaces that may irritate the skin or produce discomfort.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wool sweater feels scratchier than I expected.
- This carpet is much scratchier than the one in the living room.
- I found the paint on the wall to be scratchier than before.
Translations
Translations of the word "scratchier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 riscador
🇮🇳 खरोंचने वाला
🇩🇪 kratziger
🇮🇩 menggaruk
🇺🇦 скребучий
🇵🇱 drapacz
🇯🇵 引っかくような
🇫🇷 grattant
🇪🇸 rasguñador
🇹🇷 tırmalayıcı
🇰🇷 긁는
🇸🇦 خدش
🇨🇿 škrábající
🇸🇰 škrabajúci
🇨🇳 抓伤的
🇸🇮 praskajoč
🇮🇸 skrapandi
🇰🇿 сарапшы
🇬🇪 ქერცლიანი
🇦🇿 cəngavər
🇲🇽 arañador
Etymology
The word 'scratchy' originates from the verb 'scratch,' which has been part of the English language since Old English (scratcan), meaning to scratch or scrape. The suffix '-y' is often added to adjectives to describe a characteristic or quality; thus, 'scratchy' indicates a quality related to scratching. The comparative form 'scratchier' emerged in line with the English language's rules for forming comparatives, primarily by adding -er to adjectives. The evolution of the term reflects the physical sensations it evokes, as it commonly describes tactile experiences in a variety of contexts, particularly in regard to clothing and textures. Over the years, 'scratchier' has been utilized in everyday language to differentiate between levels of comfort and irritation caused by various materials and surfaces.