Synonyms of clay

clay

noun

ˈklā 

as in self

the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others

had the feeling that the natives were of a different clay than us and that neither side would ever understand the other

Synonyms & Similar Words

• self
• nature
• colors
• tone
• personality
• character
• constitution
• complexion
• characteristic
• composition
• genius
• disposition
• spirit
• property
• feature
• trait
• metal
• grain
• temperament
• essence
• attribute
• makeup
• stamp
• soul
• temper
• substance
• sort
• habit
• flavor
• interior
• uniqueness
• individuality
• mark
• singularity
• stuff
• way
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• hallmark
• point
• earmark
• savor
• essentiality
• interiority

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clay

The spiral staircase and walls are covered with clay plaster by Clayworks, and travertine is floors are a constant throughout. — Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 21 July 2026

Will more clay always mean more electronic line calling drama? — James Hansen, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Sandy, rocky soils, for example, are prone to drying out faster than clay and loam soils. — The Spruce, 20 July 2026

Except at the French Open, where humans still inspect skid marks on the red clay, in tennis, the pretense of any agency over the machine is gone. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

Phrases Containing clay

• feet of clay