clayey.

Containing much clay or having clay's dense, fine-textured character.

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Words that belong together

• clayey soil
• clayey subsoil
• clayey ground

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The clayey ground clung to their boots.

A red clayey layer appeared beneath the topsoil.

After the rain, the clayey path held water for days.

Usage notes

Primary category: environment. Often heavy or sticky when wet; dry clayey ground may instead be hard and cracked. Comparative: more clayey; superlative: most clayey. Related noun: clay.