scaly

The word “scaly” has 2 syllables: scal-y

It's pronounced as /ˈskeɪli/

What is synonym and antonym for scaly?

In the thesaurus, “scaly” has 9 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scaly along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scaly

noun
1. The scaly yellowfish, Labeobarbus natalensis.
adjective
1. Covered or abounding with scales.
2. Composed of scales lying over each other.
3. Resembling scales, laminae, or layers.
4. Low, mean.

The fish had a smooth texture, but the scaly ones were much harder to handle.
His skin felt scaly after spending too much time in the dry, hot weather.
The scaly surface of the lizard made it difficult to touch.
She noticed the scaly patches on her arm and decided to see a dermatologist.
The scaly texture of the tree bark was rough against my hand.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scaly, such as: branlike, flaking, flaky, furfuraceous, lepidote, scabby, scaled.

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