Definition

Having more smog than usual, making the air dirty and hard to see through.

Example

The city was smoggier than yesterday, making it difficult to breathe.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how much smoggier it gets in the city during winter?

Yeah, it's really hard to see sometimes.

I didn't think it could get any worse than last year!

I know, right? We should probably start wearing masks again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smoggier → The word 'smoggier' is derived from 'smog' (a blend of 'smoke' and 'fog', first used in the early 20th century) and the comparative suffix '-ier' (meaning more). Thus, 'smoggier' means having more smog than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'smog' as a mix of smoke and fog, and remember that 'smoggier' means there is more of that thick, polluted air.

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