Silty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Silty is an adjective meaning Having a noticeable amount of silt.
Meaning
Having a noticeable amount of silt.
More Meanings
- Resembling or characteristic of silt.
Example Sentences
The silty river needed its channel dredged periodically to remain navigable.
Word Forms
- siltier
- siltiest
Synonyms for silty
Depending on context, synonyms include loose.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include loose, muddy, siltlike, sedimented, soily, sludgy.
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