scaly
12 synonyms and 4 antonyms for scaly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Covered with scales, or having a rough, flaky surface like scales.
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.
lepidote
leprose
scarious
squamate
squamated
squamiferous
squamoid
furfuraceous
squamous
squamulose
squarrose
Antonyms
How to use scaly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scaly skin
scaly patches
Etymology
From "scale" plus the adjective ending "-y."
Full origin of scaly →Frequently asked questions
What does “scaly” mean?
The word “scaly” means covered with scales, or having a rough, flaky surface like scales. In plain terms, describes a surface covered in scales, or skin that has become dry and flaky.
How do you pronounce “scaly”?
“Scaly” is pronounced SKAY-lee (/ˈskeɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “scaly” in a sentence?
Here is “scaly” used in a sentence: “The snake's scaly skin felt cool and dry.”
What is another word for “scaly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “scaly” include scaled, scarious, squamate, squamated, squamiferous and squamoid.
What is the opposite of “scaly”?
The opposite of “scaly” — its antonyms — are unscaly, esquamulose, nonscaly and scaleless.
What part of speech is “scaly”?
“Scaly” is an adjective.
