Squelchier: meaning, definitions and examples

🌧️
Add to dictionary

squelchier

 

[ ˈskwɛlʧɪər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form

Squelchier is a comparative form of the adjective 'squelchy,' which refers to a soft, wet, and often muddy substance that produces a squelching sound when stepped on. It describes a state of being more squelchy than something else, indicating an increased level of wetness or softness. This term is often used in relation to environments like marshes, swamps, or areas after heavy rainfall, where the ground is soft and yielding.

Synonyms

muddier, sloppier, soggier.

Examples of usage

  • The squelchier ground made it difficult to walk.
  • After the rain, the playground became squelchier than ever.
  • The squelchier mud stuck to our shoes.

Translations

Translations of the word "squelchier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais abafado

🇮🇳 ज़ोर से दबाना

🇩🇪 schalldämpfender

🇮🇩 lebih membungkam

🇺🇦 більш глухий

🇵🇱 bardziej stłumiony

🇯🇵 より音を抑える

🇫🇷 plus étouffé

🇪🇸 más silencioso

🇹🇷 daha susturucu

🇰🇷 더 억제하는

🇸🇦 أكثر كتمًا

🇨🇿 více potlačený

🇸🇰 viac potlačený

🇨🇳 更加消音的

🇸🇮 bolj zatrto

🇮🇸 meira þaggað

🇰🇿 күшейтілген

🇬🇪 მეტი ჩახშული

🇦🇿 daha boğulmuş

🇲🇽 más amortiguado

Etymology

The word 'squelch' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'squelchen', which means 'to crush'. It was initially used to describe the sound produced when stepping on soft or wet ground. Over time, its usage expanded to include descriptions of the texture of various moist materials and surfaces. The playful adaptation to 'squelchy' reflects the characteristic sound and feel associated with soft, wet conditions, and 'squelchier' emerged as a natural comparative form in English usage. Such adjectives often arise in informal contexts, enriching the language through vivid descriptions of sensory experiences.