ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Syrtic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Syrtic is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a syrt; boggy; resembling quicksand.

Meaning

Of or relating to a syrt; boggy; resembling quicksand.

Example Sentences

The marshy ground gradually disappeared, and the rest of the Syrtic region, though arid and dreary in a high degree, presented from time to time little valleys or detached spots, the verdure of which afforded an agreeable relief.

Synonyms for syrtic

Depending on context, synonyms include hoggy, quaggy, swampy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include quicksandlike, quicksandy, boggy, squoggy, miry, marshy.

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