1. comparative form of dross; containing more waste, impurities, or worthless matter
Usage: comparative adjective
2. comparative form of dross; of lower quality or less desirable
Usage: comparative adjective; figurative use

Examples

• The ore from the second mine was drossier than that from the first.
• After filtering, the water became less drossy, though it was still drossier than the spring water.
• His later novels were considered drossier than his early masterpieces.
• The drossier metals were separated from the pure gold during refining.
• Critics found the remake drossier in plot and character development compared to the original.
• The drossier portions of the manuscript were edited out before publication.