English adjective: clayey | |||
1. | clayey resembling or containing clay | ||
Samples | Argillaceous rocks. | ||
Synonyms | argillaceous | ||
Antonyms | arenaceous, sandlike, sandy | ||
2. | clayey (used of soil) compact and fine-grained | ||
Samples | The clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated. | ||
Synonyms | cloggy, heavy | ||
Similar | compact | ||
Antonyms | loose | ||