Word
swampy
US/ˈswɑmpi/
UK/swˈɒmpi/
Definition
adj. describing an area of land that is very wet and has a lot of water on the surface. It can also describe a situation that is full of secrets or lies.
adj. characterised by a high water table and poor drainage, typically supporting marsh vegetation. In a figurative sense, it describes an environment or situation that is murky, dishonest, or difficult to navigate.
Examples
“The hikers avoided the swampy area because it was too muddy.”
“The investigation revealed a swampy world of political corruption and hidden financial deals that had gone unnoticed for years.”
“The candidate's campaign struggled to gain traction in the swampy political landscape of the district, where decades of local patronage had created a dense network of competing interests.”
Examples
simple
“The hikers avoided the swampy area because it was too muddy.”
contextual
“The investigation revealed a swampy world of political corruption and hidden financial deals that had gone unnoticed for years.”
complex
“The candidate's campaign struggled to gain traction in the swampy political landscape of the district, where decades of local patronage had created a dense network of competing interests.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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