Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sootier
Adjective
/ˈsuːtiər/
Definition
More covered with soot; dirtier or blacker due to soot.
Examples
- The old chimney looked sootier than ever after the winter fires.
- After the construction, the nearby buildings appeared sootier due to the dust and debris.
- The sootier parts of the walls needed some serious cleaning to look presentable again.
Meaning
The term ‘sootier’ refers to something that has a greater amount of soot on it compared to another object or state.
Synonyms
- grimmer
- smudgier
- blacker
