Pronunciation: /ˈmɑrʃi/
adjective describing something that is soft and wet, like a marsh
A1 The ground near the river was marshy and wet.
A2 We had to be careful walking through the marshy area to avoid sinking into the mud.
B1 The marshy terrain made it difficult for the hikers to navigate through the area.
B2 The marshy soil was perfect for growing certain types of plants that thrive in wet conditions.
C1 The ecologist studied the unique ecosystem of the marshy wetlands for years.
C2 The developers had to carefully plan the construction of the new neighborhood on the marshy land to prevent flooding issues.
formal The marshy terrain was difficult to navigate through.
informal I sunk into the marshy ground while trying to take a shortcut.
slang Let's avoid that marshy area, it's a real pain to walk through.
figurative Her mind felt like a marshy swamp, filled with confusing thoughts.
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