swampy

IPA/ˈswɒmpi/
KK[swˈɑmpi]IPA/ˈswɑːmpi/

swampy — adjective

  • swampypositive
  • swampiercomparative
  • swampiestsuperlative

1. describes ground or soil that is so wet and soft that it is difficult to walk on

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes ground or soil that is so wet and soft that it is difficult to walk on or use, like the land around a marsh or swamp.

例句

Mateo's boots sank into the swampy ground beside the creek.

swampy + ground collocation; sinked into as a typical action

Nia found it impossible to ride her bike across the swampy park trail.

同義詞
  • marshy

    nearly identical; marshy implies a marsh specifically, while swampy suggests a swamp — but both describe wet, spongy ground.

  • boggy

    emphasises soft, wet ground that makes walking difficult, often with a sense of being waterlogged.

  • waterlogged

    focuses on the ground being saturated with water; less visual imagery of mud or plant life.

反義詞
  • dry

    the most direct opposite — ground that is not at all wet.

  • firm

    emphasises solid, stable ground that supports weight without sinking.

文法句型

swampy + noun

be + swampy

用法筆記

Often describes land, ground, soil, fields, or paths. Not typically used for people or abstract concepts.

常見錯誤

❌The towel is swampy after washing.
✅The towel is soaking wet after washing.
💡swampy is for land or natural ground, not for manufactured items.
❌The weather felt swampy today.
✅The air felt humid and heavy today.
💡swampy describes ground conditions, not atmospheric humidity.