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Smoggy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Smoggy describes air that is heavily polluted with smoke and fog, making it hazy and difficult to see. It is often used to describe unhealthy or unpleasant weather conditions in cities.

smoggy

/ˈsmɑːɡi/ /ˈsmɒɡi/

Definition:

Filled with or characterized by smog; hazy and polluted air.

Synonyms:

hazy, polluted, murky, foggy

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

clear, pristine

Common Collocations:

smoggy air, smoggy city, smoggy weather

Derivatives:

smogginess, smogless

Usage Tips:

Use "smoggy" to describe air or weather conditions when pollution reduces visibility and quality.

Common Phrases:

smoggy skies, smoggy afternoon, smoggy metropolis

Etymology:

Blend of "smoke" and "fog," coined in early 20th century to describe polluted air in industrial areas.

Examples:

  • 1. The sky looked smoggy after the factory emissions increased.
  • 2. Los Angeles is often smoggy due to heavy traffic and geography.
  • 3. We canceled our picnic because the day was too smoggy.
  • 4. The city’s smoggy conditions made it hard to see distant buildings.

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