Meaning & Definition of word "Sooty"

Sooty

/ˈsʊti/

adjective:

  • 1. Covered or marked with soot; darkened by soot.
    • Example: The sooty walls of the chimney indicated years of neglect and heavy use.
  • 2. Having the appearance or qualities of soot; blackened.
    • Example: After the fire, everything in the room was left in a sooty mess.
  • 3. Relating to or resembling soot.
    • Example: The sooty clouds hanging over the city were a result of the industrial pollution.

Etymology

Middle English 'sot', from Old English 'sōt', of Germanic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sooty faced:

A term used to describe someone with a dirty or grimy face, possibly from soot.

Related Words

soot:

A black powdery or flaky substance produced by the incomplete combustion of organic matter.

smoke:

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air produced by combustion.

char:

To burn a part of something so that it turns black.

Slang Meanings of sooty

Meaning: Extremely dirty or filthy.

Example Sentence: That car is sooty from all the driving in the city.

Meaning: Used to describe someone who has a rough or unkempt appearance.

Example Sentence: After camping for a week, she looked sooty and wild.