moory
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmʊəri/
KK: /ˈmʊəri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to wet, marshy land, often found in moors or bogs.
Example
The moory landscape was filled with lush vegetation and standing water.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more moory
Superlative: most moory
Conversation
Have you ever been to that moory area outside of town?
Yeah, I went there last summer, and it was so different from the city.
I imagine it must feel really peaceful in such a moory landscape.
It is! The quietness and the nature there are just amazing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
marshy
boggy
swampy
Antonyms
dry
arid
barren
noun
Definition
A type of fabric that is blue in color and produced in India.
Example
The tailor used a beautiful moory to make the dress.
Conversation
I just got this new shirt made from moory fabric.
That looks really cool! I've never seen that material before.
Yeah, it's quite unique and comfortable to wear.
Root Explanation
Moory → The word 'moory' originates from the Old English 'mor', meaning a bog or marsh. It describes something that is characteristic of or resembling a moor, which is a wet, often boggy area.
Memory Tip
Picture a wet, boggy area when you think of 'moory' — it helps you remember that it describes something related to a marshy landscape.
Visually Confused Words
motory
moronry
moonery
motor
moray
moony
moody