marshy

/ˈmɑːʃi/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈɑrʃi] /ˈmɑːrʃi/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈɑrʃi] /ˈmär-shē How to pronounce marshy (audio)/ (ame, mw)

marshy — adjective

  • marshypositive
  • marshiercomparative
  • marshiestsuperlative

1. describing ground that stays very wet and soft like a marsh, often with shallow

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing ground that stays very wet and soft like a marsh, often with shallow water or thick reeds

例句

The guide warned us that the marshy path beside the lake could swallow boots.

marshy path near water — soft ground that traps boots

Jin chose the wooden walkway because the marshy ground shook underfoot.

marshy ground — walking surface feels soft and unstable

同義詞
  • boggy

    often stresses soft ground that feels spongy and muddy underfoot

  • swampy

    usually stronger and may suggest deeper water or thicker growth

  • waterlogged

    focuses on ground being too full of water, often after heavy rain

反義詞
  • dry

    not wet and not holding extra water

  • firm

    solid enough to walk on without sinking

文法句型

marshy + ground / land / field / path

be + marshy in winter or after rain

用法筆記

Usually describes natural ground such as riverbanks, low fields, and wet paths. It often suggests plants, standing water, or land that gives way under your feet, not just a muddy patch after a brief shower.

常見錯誤

❌The kitchen floor is marshy after we spilled juice.
✅The kitchen floor is wet after we spilled juice.
💡'Marshy' describes land or ground with marsh-like wetness, not ordinary indoor surfaces.
❌My coat felt marshy in the rain.
✅My coat felt soaked in the rain.
💡'Marshy' is for wet ground, not for clothing that has absorbed water.