Pronunciation: /ˈmɑrʃi/

Definitions of marshy

adjective describing something that is soft and wet, like a marsh

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of marshy in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of marshy

past tense

marshed

plural

marshies

comparative

marshier

superlative

marshiest

present tense

marshes

future tense

will marsh

perfect tense

have marshed

continuous tense

is marshing

singular

marshy

positive degree

marshy

infinitive

to marsh

gerund

marshing

participle

marshed

Origin and Evolution of marshy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'marshy' originated from the Middle English word 'mersch', which came from the Old English word 'mersc'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'marshy' has retained its original meaning of being related to marshes or wetlands, with no significant evolution in its usage or meaning.