Vocabulary Entry

slaty

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having the color or texture of slate; grayish-blue.

Example Sentences

"The sky was a slaty hue just before the storm."

"She chose a slaty dress that complemented her eyes."

"The artist used slaty shades to create depth in his painting."

noun

Example Sentences

"The old house had a roof made of slate tiles."

"We learned about different types of slate in our geology class."

"He decided to use slate for the new patio to enhance its beauty."