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swampy

 

[ หˆswษ’m.pi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing landscape

Swampy refers to land that is characterized by the presence of swamps, which are wetlands that are often saturated with water. This type of terrain usually supports a variety of unique flora and fauna that are adapted to wet conditions. The term can also imply a certain level of difficulty in traversing such land due to its muddy and waterlogged nature. In literature or colloquial use, swampy can evoke a sense of mystery or danger, as these environments are often associated with untamed nature.

Synonyms

boggy, marshy, mucky, wetland

Examples of usage

  • The swampy area was teeming with frogs.
  • We found ourselves in a swampy forest, struggling to keep our feet dry.
  • Swampy regions are crucial for biodiversity.
  • Be careful walking in the swampy terrain.

Translations

Translations of the word "swampy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pantanoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฒเคฆเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sumpfig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปะพั‚ะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bagnisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆนฟๅœฐใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marรฉcageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantanoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท batak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต๊ธฐ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู†ู‚ุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moฤรกlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moฤaristรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒผๆณฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤvarnati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ะฟะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batqalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantanoso

Etymology

The word 'swampy' is derived from the noun 'swamp', which dates back to Old English 'swam', meaning a body of water that is stagnant or marshy. It has been used to describe wetland areas since the Middle Ages. The suffix '-y' is commonly added in English to form adjectives that describe the qualities or characteristics of the noun it modifies. Therefore, 'swampy' intrinsically conveys the idea of land that is not only wet but also has the specific features associated with swamps, including the type of vegetation and animal life found there. Over time, 'swampy' has also found its way into metaphorical usage, often used to describe a situation that is confusing or difficult to navigate, much like the physical characteristics of a swamp.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,395, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.