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Sooty Definition & Meaning

sooty
adjective
  1. of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
  2. covered with or as if with soot; "a sooty chimney"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sooty mean?
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal covered with or as if with soot; "a sooty chimney"
What part of speech is sooty?
Sooty is an adjective.
How many definitions does sooty have?
Sooty has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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