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Definition of gouty

gouty

/ˈɡaʊ.ti/
gout · y
Adverb:goutily
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1

Relating to, caused by, or afflicted with gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis affecting the joints.

Example

"The elderly nobleman rested his gouty foot on a plush velvet cushion to ease the throbbing pain."

2

Swollen, thickened, or enlarged at the base or joints, especially describing plant stems or tree trunks.

Example

"The desert succulent is prized by collectors for its gnarled, gouty stem that stores water during prolonged droughts."

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• Rhymes for gouty

• Nearby Words

gourmand
gourmet
gout
gouty
govern
governable
governance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'gout' (from Old French 'goute', from Latin 'gutta' meaning 'a drop', referencing the medieval belief in the dropping of diseased humors into the joints) plus the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gouty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gouty
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