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Definition of warty
warty
/ˈwɔːr.ti/
war · ty
warty Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Resembling a wart or covered with small, rough, bumpy projections, especially on the skin of an animal or the surface of a plant.
Example
"The children were fascinated by the toad's rough, warty skin as it hopped across the garden path."
2
Having or covered with warts.
Example
"In classic fairy tales, the wicked witch is often depicted with a long, warty nose."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the Old English noun 'wearte' (meaning 'wart'), combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Warty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/warty