littery

littery — adjective

  • litterypositive
  • more litterycomparative
  • most litterysuperlative

1. describes objects that are spread around carelessly in a disorderly way, like sc

1.形容詞C2
釋義

describes objects that are spread around carelessly in a disorderly way, like scraps of paper or small items that have been left where they fell rather than put away.

例句

After the garden party, littery napkins and plastic cups covered the lawn.

littery + noun for scattered items

A littery pile of old photographs and letters filled the bottom of the closet.

littery pile of + noun

同義詞
  • scattered

    more common and neutral; 'littery' adds the sense of carelessness or wastefulness

  • strewn

    similar intensity but 'strewn' is often used for things spread over an area, while 'littery' describes the objects themselves

  • disorderly

    broader meaning covering any lack of order; 'littery' specifically suggests scattered trash-like items

反義詞
  • orderly

    implies neat arrangement rather than careless scattering

  • tidy

    suggests everything in its proper place

文法句型

littery + noun

a littery + collection / pile / assortment of

用法筆記

Does not take 'with' — unlike sense 2. This sense describes the objects themselves (littery papers, a littery pile), not the surface they cover.

常見錯誤

❌She arranged the books in a littery stack on the shelf.
✅She arranged the books in a messy stack on the shelf.
💡'littery' implies careless scattering, not just disorder.
❌The room had a littery feel after the children played.
✅The room felt littery after the children played.
💡'littery' is an adjective, not typically used as a noun modifier in this construction.
❌I bought a littery bag of mixed candies.
✅I bought a mixed bag of candies.
💡'littery' only describes things scattered carelessly, not a variety of items.

2. describes a place, surface, or area that is messy and unpleasant because trash,

2.形容詞C2
釋義

describes a place, surface, or area that is messy and unpleasant because trash, waste, or discarded objects are lying on it.

例句

The park bench was littery with soda cans, crumpled wrappers, and cigarette butts.

littery with + [list of trash items]

After the street festival, the entire square was littery and needed a thorough cleaning.

place + be + littery (predicative)

同義詞
  • littered

    the standard, more common form; 'littery' is a rarer variant

  • messy

    broader and more common; 'littery' specifically implies trash or discarded objects

  • untidy

    gentler connotation; 'littery' has a stronger negative sense of waste and neglect

反義詞
  • clean

    free from dirt or litter

  • tidy

    neatly arranged and free of clutter

  • spotless

    implies perfect cleanliness with no trace of litter

文法句型

be + littery + with + noun

become / remain + littery

用法筆記

The more common alternative is 'littered' (e.g., 'The park bench was littered with cans'). 'Littery' is an older or rarer variant that carries the same meaning but may sound slightly more literary or dated.

常見錯誤

❌The desk was littery of papers.
✅The desk was littery with papers.
💡'littery' takes 'with', not 'of'.
❌The room was very littery after the party.
✅The room was very messy after the party.' or 'The room was littery with cups and plates after the party.
💡For general untidiness use 'messy'; 'littery with' is preferred when specifying what is scattered.
❌She felt littery after the long flight.
✅She felt tired after the long flight.
💡'littery' describes places, not how a person feels.