What does slaty mean?
Slaty means Resembling the rock slate..
Slaty
/ˈsleɪti/ · adjective
Meaning
Resembling the rock slate..
Definitions by Sense
- Resembling the rock slate.
- Of a light grey colour as slate.
Example Sentences
Their faces and hands were yellow as saffron; their small and slaty eyes were set obliquely beneath lashless lids; and their thin lips, which smiled eternally, were crooked. as the blades of scimitars.
But snow had now begun to fall out of a forbiddingly slaty-grey sky, and this seemed to depress both engine and crew.
Synonyms for slaty
Antonyms for slaty
Related Words
Word Forms
- slatier
- slatiest
- slatey
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slaty?
Common synonyms include hard, achromatic, colorless, slatey.
What is the opposite of slaty?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use slaty in a sentence?
Their faces and hands were yellow as saffron; their small and slaty eyes were set obliquely beneath lashless lids; and their thin lips, which smiled eternally, were crooked. as the blades of scimitars.
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