Sludgy: meaning, definitions and examples

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sludgy

 

[ หˆslษ™dส’i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of texture

The term 'sludgy' is used to describe a thick, muddy, or viscous substance. It often refers to wet, heavy materials that are difficult to move or manipulate. This word conveys a sense of stagnation or uncleanliness, often associated with water that has accumulated dirt, grime, or organic materials. 'Sludgy' can be used to characterize food textures or environmental conditions.

Synonyms

mud-like, muddy, thick, viscous

Examples of usage

  • The sludgy mud made it hard to walk.
  • After the rain, the driveway was covered in sludgy water.
  • The river's sludgy bottom was home to many organisms.

Translations

Translations of the word "sludgy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ€เคšเคกเคผเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlammig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlumpur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mulisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณฅ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boueux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fangoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงamurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„ํ™ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุญู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blรกtivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bahnistรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณฅๆณž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blaten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรถlvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปัˆั‹า› ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒ”แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palรงฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fangoso

Etymology

The word 'sludgy' originates from 'sludge,' which dates back to the early 14th century and initially referred to a wet, muddy mass. The term has Old Norse roots, derived from 'slวซg,' meaning 'slime' or 'mud.' As language evolved, 'sludge' began to encompass various meanings, including waste material from industrial processes and water purification. The adjective form 'sludgy' emerged to describe substances that share the same thick, viscous qualities as sludge. Its usage has expanded into various contexts, including environmental discussions, culinary descriptions, and even artistic expressions, reflecting the word's flexibility in application.