What does saggier mean?
Saggier is the comparative form of “saggy.” It describes something that droops, folds, or gives way more than it did previously, or that is less firm, taut, or supportive than something else. The word is especially common when discussing mattresses, sofas, clothing, ropes, or other materials that lose their shape under pressure: a worn cushion can become saggier, and an old pair of trousers may hang saggier around the knees. The expression can also be used figuratively for institutions, services, or conditions that appear to be weakening, although this usage is less frequent than the physical sense. Because it is a comparative adjective, “saggier” normally requires an understood comparison with another state or object. It is more conversational and descriptive than the neutral word “looser” and may imply that the loss of support or shape is noticeable.
adjectiveMore sagging or drooping than something else; less firm or taut.
- Drooping or hanging more loosely than something else.
- Less firm, taut, or supportive than something else.
"The old sofa became even saggier after years of use."
"Her knees looked saggier after the long journey."
"The budget cuts left the service noticeably saggier than it had been."
When the couch gives up its battle against gravity, it becomes saggier.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Etymology of saggier
The word derives from “sag,” which has long been used for movement downward, away from a raised or supported position. The adjective “saggy” developed from this older verb, and “saggier” is its standard comparative form.
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How saggier is actually used
Most often used descriptively for physical objects, especially furniture, clothing, or fabric. It may also convey figurative weakness or decline, as in “a saggier economy.”
Easily confused with saggier
“Sagging” describes an action or process, while “saggier” is the comparative adjective for describing something that has more sag.