1. comparative form of silty; containing more silt or fine particles of earth and sand

Examples

• The river water became siltier after the heavy rains upstream.
• This section of the lake is siltier than the deeper areas.
• The siltier soil near the riverbank was perfect for growing vegetables.
• After the construction project, the stream ran siltier than before.
• The siltier water made it difficult to see the bottom of the pond.
• Farmers prefer the siltier fields because they retain more nutrients.