Definition

Having a dark or black color, often because it is covered in soot or dirt.

Example

The sooty walls of the old chimney needed a good cleaning.

Conversation

Did you see that sooty fireplace in the old cabin we rented?

Yeah, it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in ages!

I know, right? It was all black and dusty.

We should have brought some cleaning supplies with us!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sooty** → The word 'sooty' originates from the Old English 'sōt', meaning soot or black substance. It describes something that is covered in or resembles soot, typically dark in color.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that is covered in a black substance, like soot, to remember that 'sooty' means dark or blackened.

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