Synonyms for

Marshy

Verb / ˈmɑ:rʃi: / Another word for marshy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - describing land that is soft and wet, with a lot of grass and mud

Synonyms & similar words

muddy mucky sloughy quaggy miry swampy soggy sloppy boggy waterlogged squashy boggy swampy muddy soggy waterlogged bogland fen wetland quagmire morass marshland peatland slough slushy squashy spongy damp moist humid clammy

Example sentences

  1. The marshy area was perfect for growing rice.
  2. The ducks love to swim in the marshy pond.
  3. The hiker got stuck in the marshy swamp and had to be rescued.
  4. The builders had to use special techniques to build the house on the marshy ground.
  5. The marshy meadow was full of wildflowers and butterflies.

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