Word
shelly
Phoneticsshelly
US/ˈʃɛɫi/
UK/ʃˈɛli/
Definition
adj. describing something that is full of shells or looks like a shell. You might use this to talk about a beach or the texture of a rock.
adj. consisting of, containing, or abounding in shells; resembling a shell in texture or appearance. Often used to describe geological formations or coastal environments.
Examples
“The children played on the shelly beach all afternoon.”
“The geologist pointed out the shelly limestone layers that proved the area was once underwater.”
“Walking along the shelly shoreline, we noticed how the crushed fragments of ancient mollusks created a rough, white path that glittered under the midday sun.”
Examples
simple
“The children played on the shelly beach all afternoon.”
contextual
“The geologist pointed out the shelly limestone layers that proved the area was once underwater.”
complex
“Walking along the shelly shoreline, we noticed how the crushed fragments of ancient mollusks created a rough, white path that glittered under the midday sun.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe physical composition or texture.
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