1. resembling, containing, or having the characteristics of clay; somewhat clayey
Usage: informal; commonly used in geology and soil science

Examples

• The soil in the garden has a clayish texture that makes it difficult to dig.
• After the rain, the path became clayish and slippery.
• The pottery instructor preferred clayish materials for beginners.
• We found clayish deposits along the riverbank.
• The clayish consistency of the mud made it ideal for brick-making.