Definition

Having characteristics or qualities similar to heather, often referring to a color or appearance that resembles the plant.

Example

The landscape was beautiful, with heathery hues covering the hills.

Conversation

I just bought a new scarf that’s so heathery and beautiful.

Oh really? That sounds lovely!

Yeah, it has all these different colors mixed in.

I can imagine it must look great with your outfits!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heathery is derived from "heath" (from Old English *hæth*, meaning a tract of open uncultivated land) and the suffix "-ery" (meaning a place associated with or characterized by). The word "heathery" describes a place characterized by heathland or covered with heather plants.

Memory Tip

Picture a landscape filled with open, uncultivated land ('heath') that is rich with heather plants, and remember that 'heathery' describes such a place.

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