Resiny (Adjective)
Meaning
Having the characteristics of pitch or tar.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The scent of the pine trees filled the air with a pungent, resiny aroma that was unmistakable.
- The ancient ship's wooden hull was sealed with a resiny substance that had hardened over the centuries.
- After a long day's work, the carpenter's hands were stained with resiny sap that seemed impossible to wash off.
- The fragrance of the cedar wood chips was earthy and resiny, evoking memories of a forest floor.
- The wood, still wet from the resin, had a sticky, resiny texture that made it difficult to handle.