mire
12 synonyms for mire, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An area of deep, soft mud or wet, boggy ground.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An area of deep, soft mud or wet, boggy ground.
“Their boots sank deep into the mire as they crossed the marsh.”
How to use mire
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mired in mud
mired in controversy
mired in debt
Etymology
From Old Norse mýrr ("bog, swamp"), related to Old English mos, the source of "moss."
Full origin of mire →Frequently asked questions
What does “mire” mean?
The word “mire” means an area of deep, soft mud or wet, boggy ground. In plain terms, wet, sticky mud, or — figuratively — being stuck in a messy problem.
How do you pronounce “mire”?
“Mire” is pronounced MEYE-uh (/ˈmaɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mire” in a sentence?
Here is “mire” used in a sentence: “Their boots sank deep into the mire as they crossed the marsh.”
What part of speech is “mire”?
Depending on how it is used, “mire” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mire” come from?
The word “mire” comes from Old English. From Old Norse mýrr ("bog, swamp"), related to Old English mos, the source of "moss.".
How many meanings does “mire” have?
“Mire” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an area of deep, soft mud or wet, boggy ground.
