What does SLATY mean?

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Adjective

Definitions:

• Of or resembling slate, especially in color; bluish-gray.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsleɪti/
• UK: /ˈsleɪti/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slaty" is derived from the word "slate" which refers to a fine-grained gray, green, or bluish metamorphic rock easily split into smooth, flat pieces. "Slaty" is used to describe something that is bluish-gray in color or has a resemblance to slate.

Synonyms:

• Grayish-blue
• Slate-colored
• Grayish

Related Words:

• Slate
• Stale
• Leats
• Tales
• Setal

Example Sentences:

• The slaty sky signaled an incoming storm.
• The slaty texture of the rock made it easy to split.
• The birds feathers were a beautiful slaty blue.