Wormier: meaning, definitions and examples

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wormier

 

[ ˈwɜːrmiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something

Wormier refers to something that is more like or characteristic of a worm. This can pertain to physical attributes, such as being squiggly or wiggly, or metaphorically to behaviors or ideas that are insidious or sneaky. The term is often used to describe movement that is writhing or twisting in a way reminiscent of worms.

Synonyms

slimy, squirmy, wiggly

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with wormier plants that curled in unusual shapes.
  • His wormier arguments seemed to lack solid structure.
  • The river took on a wormier appearance with many winding bends.

Translations

Translations of the word "wormier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vermelho

🇮🇳 कृमि

🇩🇪 Wurm

🇮🇩 cacing

🇺🇦 черв'як

🇵🇱 robak

🇯🇵 ワーム

🇫🇷 ver

🇪🇸 gusano

🇹🇷 solucan

🇰🇷 벌레

🇸🇦 دودة

🇨🇿 červ

🇸🇰 červ

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 črv

🇮🇸 ormur

🇰🇿 құрт

🇬🇪 წერვი

🇦🇿 qurd

🇲🇽 gusano

Etymology

The word 'wormier' is derived from the base word 'worm', which traces its origins back to the Old English 'wyrm', meaning serpent or dragon, indicative of its association with living creatures that are elongated and crawl. The suffix '-ier' is a comparative form typically added to adjectives in English to indicate a greater extent or degree of the quality described. As such, 'wormier' denotes a comparison, suggesting that the subject in question embodies more characteristics commonly associated with worms than another reference point. Historically, worms have represented both literal meaning, in terms of the actual earth-dwelling species, and figurative meanings often associated with deceitfulness in literature and folklore. As language evolved, the term has been adapted in various contexts to describe traits or actions reminiscent of these creatures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,710, 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.