Meaning & use

Swampy

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Consisting of or resembling a swamp; wet, soft, and marshy.

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The trail became swampy after days of heavy rain.

Mosquitoes thrive in the swampy lowlands near the river.

A note on using this word

"Swampy" is also used figuratively for messy or ethically murky situations, echoing the phrase "drain the swamp."

Words with a similar meaning

marshyboggywaterlogged

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Words with an opposite meaning

dryarid

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