Rheumy

Pronunciation: /ˈruːmi/

Definitions of rheumy

adjective relating to or affected by rheum, a thin discharge of the mucous membranes, especially during a cold

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother's eyes were rheumy with tears as she said goodbye.

A2 The old man's rheumy cough echoed through the quiet room.

B1 The doctor prescribed eye drops for the patient's rheumy eyes.

B2 Despite his rheumy vision, the artist continued to paint beautiful landscapes.

C1 The rheumy discharge from the patient's eyes indicated an infection.

C2 The rheumy conditions of the nursing home were a concern for the health inspector.

Examples of rheumy in a Sentence

formal The elderly man had rheumy eyes due to his age-related condition.

informal She couldn't read the menu properly because of her rheumy eyes.

slang My grandma's eyes get all rheumy when she's tired.

figurative The fog was so thick it seemed to cling to the trees like rheumy eyes.

Grammatical Forms of rheumy

• past tense: rheumed
• plural: rheumies
• comparative: more rheumy
• superlative: most rheumy
• present tense: rheums
• future tense: will rheum
• perfect tense: have rheumed
• continuous tense: is rheuming
• singular: rheumy
• positive degree: rheumy
• infinitive: to rheum
• gerund: rheuming
• participle: rheumed

Origin and Evolution of rheumy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rheumy' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'reume' meaning a watery discharge.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rheumy' evolved to describe a condition related to excessive mucus or watery discharge from the eyes or nose, often associated with cold or allergies.