slaty


slaty

adj \ˈslā-tē\

Definition of SLATY

: of, containing, or characteristic of slate; also : gray like slate

Variants of SLATY

slaty also slat·ey \ˈslā-tē\

Examples of SLATY

  1. <slaty stones in the riverbed>

First Known Use of SLATY

circa 1529

Rhymes with SLATY

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