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fuliginous
[ fyoo-lij-uh-nuhs ]
adjective
- sooty; smoky:
the fuliginous air hanging over an industrial city.
- of the color of soot, as dark gray, dull brown, black, etc.
fuliginous
/ fjuːˈlɪdʒɪnəs /
adjective
- sooty or smoky
- of the colour of soot; dull greyish-black or brown
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Derived Forms
- fuˈliginousness, noun
- fuˈliginously, adverb
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Other Words From
- fu·ligi·nous·ly adverb
- fu·ligi·nous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fuliginous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fuliginous1
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Example Sentences
On the other hand, several varieties of Negroes properly so-called wear but a fuliginous or reddish-brown tint.
Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
Above the forest were passing large clouds, to which the crater of Mount Franklin incessantly added fuliginous matter.
Now everyone of these do black bodies objected unto them, and are to be conceived in the sooty and fuliginous matter expressed.
To that dingy fuliginous Operative, emerging from his soot-mill, what is the first duty I will prescribe, and offer help towards?
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