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sleetier

 

[ ˈsliːtiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Sleetier describes a situation where there is a mixture of rain and snow, particularly when it becomes more prevalent. It can indicate a weather pattern where conditions are cold enough for sleet to form and accumulate. Often associated with unpleasant or treacherous driving conditions.

Synonyms

frosty, icy, wintery

Examples of usage

  • The forecast predicts a sleetier evening than yesterday.
  • Driving can be hazardous when the roads are sleetier than normal.
  • Children were excited to see the sleetier weather as it meant a day off school.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleetier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais gelado

🇮🇳 ज्यादा बर्फ़ीला

🇩🇪 schneereicher

🇮🇩 lebih bersalju

🇺🇦 більш сніговий

🇵🇱 bardziej śnieżny

🇯🇵 より雪の多い

🇫🇷 plus neigeux

🇪🇸 más nevado

🇹🇷 daha karla kaplı

🇰🇷 더 눈이 오는

🇸🇦 أكثر ثلجًا

🇨🇿 více zasněžené

🇸🇰 viac zasnežený

🇨🇳 更雪

🇸🇮 bolj snežno

🇮🇸 meira snjókomin

🇰🇿 көп қарлы

🇬🇪 მრავალი თოვლიანი

🇦🇿 daha qarla örtülmüş

🇲🇽 más nevado

Word origin

The term 'sleet' has its origins in Old English, derived from the word 'slēat', which referred to a mixture of rain and snow. As the concept of sleet evolved, the adjective form 'sleetier' emerged to describe an increase in the intensity or prevalence of sleet conditions. The suffix '-ier' is commonly used in English to form comparative adjectives, indicating a greater degree of a particular quality. In this case, 'sleetier' implies that the weather has become more sleety compared to a previous state. The use of the term has grown as meteorological phenomena have become more closely monitored and understood, particularly in regions where such wintry conditions are common.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,862, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.