boggy

adjective

Definition of boggynext
as in moist

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Recent Examples of boggy But the West Highland Way is also steeped in natural beauty, from its scattered and steep Munros to its torrid rivers and boggy grasslands. — Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024 Volunteers with the Ancient Forest Alliance built and maintain the short-but-rugged trail that traverses the grove’s boggy bottom. — Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 In a boggy uterus, the organ is enlarged and tender, which can cause pain in the lower abdomen and back.6 Another common sign of adenomyosis is infertility. — Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024 Microfiber and polyester materials can trap heat and make the bed feel boggy. — Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for boggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
  1. moist
  2. humid
  3. damp
  4. clammy
  5. squashy
  6. dank
Adjective
  • Stem Cutting When propagating by stem cuttings, a section of an actively growing stem is cut from the plant in spring or early summer and planted in moist potting soil.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Add a pine bark or pine straw mulch then keep the soil moist.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of moist
Adjective
  • In one corner of the cramped and humid space, rookie receiver Xavier Worthy put his chair against a corner and pressed his head back against the wall, eyes staring directly at the ceiling.
    — Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
  • As moisture accumulates in a small space, its damp, humid air can have a reasonably musty smell.
    — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Definition of humid
Adjective
  • Routine Maintenance Tips Daily Wipe down cabinet doors with a damp microfiber cloth to remove grease after cooking, and wipe down with a dry soft cloth regularly to keep dust or particles that may have landed on them.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Best applied while the skin is a bit damp to retain more hydration in the skin.
    — Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of damp
Adjective
  • Instantly, the summer heat of Rome was replaced by the cold, clammy air of tunnels that, like the Labyrinth of Rome, were first carved to mine tuff.
    — Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
  • But the clammy chill that started around your skin has now wrapped deep into your body's core.
    — Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of clammy
Adjective
  • The pumpkin also imparts some squashy sweetness.
    — Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2021
  • On a sunny, private patio populated by trilling birds and brightly colored Acapulco chairs, Iliza Shlesinger nestles into a squashy outdoor couch next to her rescue dog, Tian Fu.
    — Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2022
Definition of squashy
Adjective
  • Image The official White House account is rife with boasting and taunting posts, many drawing on meme formats from the dank corners of the internet.
    — James Poniewozik, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • In Ghana’s capital, follow a visit to a castle where captives waiting to be taken to the New World were held in dank dungeons with a trip to the Black Star of Africa sitting atop an arch, announcing Ghana’s independence.
    — Gerald Narciso Jeremie Souteyrat, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of dank

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