Synonyms of scaly

Antonyms of scaly

Collocations of scaly

scaly skin
Frequency: 85 %

The lizard's scaly skin helped it blend into its surroundings.

scaly reptile
Frequency: 75 %

The scaly reptile slithered through the grass, searching for its next meal.

scaly texture
Frequency: 70 %

The scaly texture of the snake's scales felt rough to the touch.

scaly appearance
Frequency: 60 %

The dragon's scaly appearance was both intimidating and fascinating.

scaly fish
Frequency: 50 %

The scaly fish shimmered in the sunlight as it swam gracefully through the water.

Idiomatic Expressions for scaly

  • Phrase: a scaly situation
    Meaning: refers to a difficult or tricky situation
    Usage: We found ourselves in a scaly situation when the project deadline was suddenly moved up.