Swampy

Pronunciation: /ˈswɑːmpi/

Definitions of swampy

adjective describing a place that is wet, muddy, and filled with water, like a swamp

Example Sentences

A1 The ground in the swampy area was very wet and muddy.

A2 We had to be careful walking through the swampy terrain to avoid sinking into the mud.

B1 The swampy marshland was home to a variety of wildlife species.

B2 Despite the swampy conditions, the researchers were able to collect valuable data on the ecosystem.

C1 The expedition through the swampy region was challenging but rewarding.

C2 The dense vegetation made it difficult to navigate through the swampy wetlands.

Examples of swampy in a Sentence

formal The swampy terrain made it difficult for the researchers to navigate through the wetlands.

informal I avoid walking through the swampy area because it's always muddy and gross.

slang I heard that party was in a swampy part of town, so I didn't bother going.

figurative Her mind felt swampy with all the conflicting thoughts and emotions swirling around.

Grammatical Forms of swampy

• past tense: swamped
• plural: swampies
• comparative: swampier
• superlative: swampiest
• present tense: swamps
• future tense: will swamp
• perfect tense: have swamped
• continuous tense: is swamping
• singular: swampy
• positive degree: swampy
• infinitive: to swamp
• gerund: swamping
• participle: swamped

Origin and Evolution of swampy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'swampy' originated from the Middle English word 'swampe', which was derived from the Old English word 'swam', meaning a wet, spongy land.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'swampy' has retained its original meaning of describing a wet, marshy area, but has also been used more broadly to describe any land that is waterlogged or difficult to traverse.