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Synonyms of clayey

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for clayey is argillaceous. Other synonyms of clayey are argillous and bolar. The opposite of clayey is nonclayey.

Synonyms and similar words for clayey

adjectiveComposed of clay or containing (much) clay; clayish.

  • argillaceousPertaining to clay; made of, containing, or resembling clay; clayey.
  • argillousClayey; argillaceous.

adjectiveResembling clay; claylike, clayish.

  • bolarOf, relating to, or similar to, bole or clay; clayey.

Opposite of clayey

adjectiveComposed of clay or containing (much) clay; clayish.

Meaning of clayey

  1. adjective Composed of clay or containing (much) clay; clayish.
  2. adjective Covered or dirtied with clay.
  3. adjective Resembling clay; claylike, clayish.

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Questions about synonyms of clayey

What is another word for clayey?
Clayey has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as argillaceous, argillous and bolar.
What is the opposite of clayey?
The opposite of clayey is nonclayey.
What does clayey mean?
Clayey means composed of clay or containing (much) clay; clayish.

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