Smoggier: meaning, definitions and examples

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smoggier

 

[ ˈsmɔɡiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

The word 'smoggier' is the comparative form of 'smoggy', which describes weather that is filled with smog, a type of air pollution. This term typically refers to conditions in urban areas where smoke and fog combine, creating a thick and unhealthy atmosphere. Smoggier conditions can lead to decreased visibility and various health issues for individuals sensitive to air quality. In areas with heavy industrial activity or high traffic, the air can become excessively smoggier, especially under certain weather patterns such as temperature inversions.

Synonyms

foggy, hazy, polluted.

Examples of usage

  • The city felt smoggier than usual today.
  • On smoggier days, the sunset is often muted.
  • I avoid jogging when the air is smoggier to protect my lungs.

Translations

Translations of the word "smoggier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais poluído

🇮🇳 ज़्यादा धुंधला

🇩🇪 nebliger

🇮🇩 lebih berasap

🇺🇦 більш смоговий

🇵🇱 bardziej mglisty

🇯🇵 よりスモッグがかかった

🇫🇷 plus brumeux

🇪🇸 más brumoso

🇹🇷 daha sisli

🇰🇷 더 흐릿한

🇸🇦 أكثر ضبابية

🇨🇿 více zahalený

🇸🇰 viac zamlžený

🇨🇳 更阴霾

🇸🇮 bolj meglen

🇮🇸 meira þoka

🇰🇿 көп тұманды

🇬🇪 უფრო მუქი

🇦🇿 daha dumanlı

🇲🇽 más brumoso

Etymology

The term 'smog' is a portmanteau of 'smoke' and 'fog', first coined in the early 20th century to describe air pollution that resulted from industrial smoke combined with fog in certain areas. The word 'smoggy' emerged as a descriptor for the presence of smog in the atmosphere, and its comparative form, 'smoggier', was formed by adding the suffix '-ier' to indicate a comparison in degree. This term became particularly relevant during the industrialization period, especially after the Great Smog of London in 1952, which raised awareness about air pollution. As environmental concerns escalated over the decades, 'smoggy' and its variants like 'smoggier' became part of discussions regarding urban air quality and public health.