snory en · ADJ
Etymology
From snore + -y.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a snore.
He was still singing in a low, snory voice ten minutes later, when he finally dozed off.
1991, Stephen King, Needful Things:
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(informal) Boring, as if to put one to sleep.
If you think chemistry is the snoriest of the sciences, think again! Chemists have all sorts of fantastic jobs - from mixing up potent potions and cure-all drugs, to finding new elements.
2000, Clare Oliver, Mind-boggling Science:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| snorier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| snoriest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |