scaly Meaning & Definition
What Does Scaly Mean?
As an adjective, scaly means Covered or abounding with scales. It is also used to mean Composed of scales lying over each other. As a noun, it means The scaly yellowfish (Labeobarbus natalensis).
Scaly: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈskeɪli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | scabrous, rough and armored |
| Antonyms | unscaly |
| Plural | scalies |
| Comparative / superlative | scalier, scaliest |
Scaly Definition (Adjective)
- Covered or abounding with scales.
a scaly fish a scaly stem
- Composed of scales lying over each other.
a scaly bulb
- Resembling scales, laminae, or layers.
- low, mean.
a scaly fellow
Scaly as a Noun
- The scaly yellowfish (Labeobarbus natalensis).
Synonyms of Scaly
Scaly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Scaly
Scaly in a Sentence
a scaly fish a scaly stem
a scaly bulb
a scaly fellow
Word Forms & Grammar
scaly (comparative scalier, superlative scaliest)
scaly (plural scalies)
Words That Rhyme With Scaly
Origin of Scaly
From Middle English scali, skaly. By surface analysis, scale + -y.
How Do You Say Scaly?
Scaly is pronounced //ˈskeɪli// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaly
Is scaly an adjective or a noun?
Scaly is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for scaly?
You can replace scaly with words such as scabrous, rough and armored. See the full list of scaly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of scaly?
The opposite of scaly is unscaly.
What is the plural of scaly?
The plural of scaly is scalies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of scaly?
The comparative form is scalier and the superlative form is scaliest.