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Sootier: meaning, definitions and examples

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sootier

 

[ หˆsuหtiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing texture

Sootier refers to something that is covered or stained with soot, which is a black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of carbon. This often occurs as a result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood, or other organic materials. The term can be used to describe surfaces, fabrics, or even air that has been tainted by this black residue. It is commonly associated with chimneys, fires, and industrial emissions, and can imply a dirty or unclean state.

Synonyms

dirty, grimy, smoky.

Examples of usage

  • The walls of the old house were sootier than I remembered.
  • After the fireplace was used, the room felt much sootier.
  • The sootier areas of the factory required extensive cleaning.
  • Her clothes became sootier after working near the fireplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "sootier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fuliginoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเคฟเค–เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ruรŸig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hitam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะถะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sadzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ใ™ใ‘ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท suie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ์„์Œ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sazovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sadza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒŸ็ฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sadeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sotug

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะนะดั–ั€ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ—แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถmรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sucio

Etymology

The word 'sootier' is derived from 'sooty,' which comes from the Old English word 'sลt,' meaning soot or black substance. The term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic language, where similar terms were used to describe the residue from fires. Its usage in English can be traced back to the early 15th century, primarily in connection with the byproducts of combustion. Over the centuries, 'sooty' has evolved to describe not only the physical properties of soot but also broader concepts of dirtiness or uncleanliness associated with residential or industrial contexts. The comparative form 'sootier' emerged to describe a greater degree of this characteristic, allowing for nuance in discussions about cleanliness or pollution levels.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,193, 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.