Definition

The most thick and muddy in texture, often used to describe something that is difficult to move through or has a heavy, viscous quality.

Example

After the heavy rain, the path became the sludgiest it had ever been, making it hard to walk.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever seen the sludgiest mud after it rains?

Oh yes, it’s so thick and hard to walk through!

I always feel like I’m going to get stuck in it.

Right? It's like trying to walk through glue!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sludgiest → The word is derived from 'sludge' (from Middle English *slodg*, meaning a thick, viscous substance) and the superlative suffix '-iest' (meaning most). The term 'sludgiest' refers to something that has the most sludge or is the thickest and most viscous in texture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sludge' as a thick, gooey substance, and remember that 'sludgiest' means the most gooey or thick.

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