Slaty
adjective
Similar to or having the color of slate, a dark grey color.
She admired the slaty color of the morning sky before sunrise.

Often appears as...
- slaty sky
- slaty color
adjective
Having a texture or appearance similar to slate, a type of rock that can be easily split into thin layers.
The slaty texture of the stone made it perfect for roof shingles.

Often appears as...
- slaty structure
- slaty cleavage
adjective
Similar to or having the color of slate, a dark grey color.
She admired the slaty color of the morning sky before sunrise.

Often appears as...
- slaty sky
- slaty color
adjective
Having a texture or appearance similar to slate, a type of rock that can be easily split into thin layers.
The slaty texture of the stone made it perfect for roof shingles.

Often appears as...
- slaty structure
- slaty cleavage
Definition 1 of 2

Setting Descriptions
Use 'slaty' in stories or descriptions to set a moody or somber atmosphere.

The slaty shadows crept up the walls as evening approached.
Not Just Grey
'Slaty' suggests a specific shade of grey, often associated with stormy weather or cold seas.

The slaty waves churned under the storm clouds.
Nature Descriptions
Use 'slaty' to describe natural elements, like rocks or bird feathers, that have a grey hue.

A slaty finch perched quietly on the window sill.
Setting Descriptions
Use 'slaty' in stories or descriptions to set a moody or somber atmosphere.

The slaty shadows crept up the walls as evening approached.
Not Just Grey
'Slaty' suggests a specific shade of grey, often associated with stormy weather or cold seas.

The slaty waves churned under the storm clouds.
Nature Descriptions
Use 'slaty' to describe natural elements, like rocks or bird feathers, that have a grey hue.

A slaty finch perched quietly on the window sill.
Setting Descriptions
Use 'slaty' in stories or descriptions to set a moody or somber atmosphere.

The slaty shadows crept up the walls as evening approached.
Not Just Grey
'Slaty' suggests a specific shade of grey, often associated with stormy weather or cold seas.

The slaty waves churned under the storm clouds.
Nature Descriptions
Use 'slaty' to describe natural elements, like rocks or bird feathers, that have a grey hue.

A slaty finch perched quietly on the window sill.
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