What is another word for Cindery?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪndəɹi] (IPA)

Cindery is a descriptive term typically used to describe something that is covered with or composed of cinders. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can also be used in various contexts to convey a similar meaning. Some of the synonyms for cindery include ashen, burnt, charred, dusty, gritty, and sulfurous. These words can all be used to describe something that is similar to a cinder, such as a burned-out fire pit, volcanic ash, or a dusty old fireplace. Understanding these synonyms can help you to better understand and describe the characteristics of different objects, places, and environments.

Usage examples for Cindery

There was nothing of Cindery ugliness to mar the spot where the dwellers in "Eden" could take the early morning train for the city, or drop off in the cool of the afternoon into a delightful pastoral retreat.
"The Reclaimers"
Margaret Hill McCarter
She saw Thelma kiss him, and then the two started down the sunny, Cindery side-track together.
"The Reclaimers"
Margaret Hill McCarter
To unaccustomed eyes there is something forbidding and terrible about the dark and Cindery appearance of volcanic tufa.
"Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Vol III."
John Symonds

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