Definition

The quality or state of being sandy, which means having a lot of sand or being similar to sand.

Example

The sandiness of the beach made it a perfect spot for building sandcastles.

Conversation

Have you noticed the sandiness of the beach today?

Yeah, it feels different than usual, doesn't it?

I wonder if it's because of the recent storms changing the shore.

That could be it; the sandiness definitely makes a big difference in the vibe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sandiness → It is formed from "sand" (from Old English *sand*, meaning loose granular material) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "sandiness" refers to the quality of being sandy or having sand-like characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sand' which describes loose granular material, and remember that 'sandiness' means the quality of having that sandy texture.

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