What does mossy mean?
Mossy means Covered in or overgrown with moss..
Mossy
/ˈmɒsi/ · adjective
Meaning
Covered in or overgrown with moss..
Definitions by Sense
- Covered in or overgrown with moss.
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) Alternative form of mossie (“mosquito”).
Example Sentences
The moſſy pales that ſkirt the orchard-green, / Here hid by ſhrub-vvood, there by glimpſes ſeen; […]
A Violet by a mossy stone / Half-hidden from the Eye! / —Fair, as a star when only one / Is shining in the sky!
Two particularly attractive cottages, roofed with mossy and lichened slates, stand at the churchyard's eastern gate, looking up a long avenue of yew trees.
Synonyms for mossy
Antonyms for mossy
Related Words
Word Forms
- mossier
- mossiest
- mossies
- mossys
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mossy?
Common synonyms include moss-grown, chromatic, stodgy, covered.
What is the opposite of mossy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mossy in a sentence?
The moſſy pales that ſkirt the orchard-green, / Here hid by ſhrub-vvood, there by glimpſes ſeen; […]
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