Definition

Having more silt, which is a fine soil or sediment that can make water muddy.

Example

The river became siltier after the heavy rains washed more soil into it.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how the river is getting siltier lately?

Yeah, I saw that too; it looks different than before.

I wonder what could be causing all that extra silt.

Maybe it's due to the recent rain washing more sediment into it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Siltier → The word 'siltier' is derived from 'silt' (from Old English 'silt', meaning fine sand or sediment) and the comparative suffix '-ier' (meaning more). Thus, 'siltier' refers to something that has more silt or fine sediment compared to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'silt' as fine sediment, and remember that 'siltier' means having more of that fine sediment.

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