downy

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downy

A downy chick rests in a cozy nest.

Definition

Adjective 1. Covered with or consisting of soft, fine hair or filaments: Describes a surface that has a coating of short, soft, fine hairs, similar to the down on a young bird or a peach. 2. Having a soft, light, and fluffy texture: Describes something that is as soft and light as down.

Examples
  • The downy skin of a newborn baby is very soft.
  • We collected the downy seeds from the dandelion.
  • The plant's leaves have a downy underside.
  • She wrapped herself in a downy blanket.
Advanced Usage
  • "Downy" in botany and zoology: Used as a technical term to describe the hairy or pubescent surface of leaves, stems, or animal skin.
    • The botanist noted the plant's downy stem.
  • Figurative use for softness: Can be used metaphorically to describe something very soft and gentle.
    • The downy light of the early morning.
Variants and Related Words
  • Down (noun): The soft, fine feathers of a young bird or the first hair growth on a person's face; any soft, fluffy substance.
    • The pillow was filled with goose down.
  • Downiness (noun): The quality or state of being downy.
    • The downiness of the fabric made it ideal for sensitive skin.
Synonyms
  • Fuzzy: Covered with short, soft fibers or hairs.
  • Fluffy: Light and soft in texture.
  • Pubescent: (Technical) Covered with short, soft hairs; downy.
  • Velvety: Smooth and soft to the touch.
Antonyms
  • Coarse: Rough or harsh in texture.
  • Bristly: Covered with stiff, short hairs.
  • Smooth: Having an even, regular surface without hairs or projections.
downy

A downy chick rests in a cozy nest.

Adjective
  1. covered with fine soft hairs or down
    • downy milkweed seeds
  2. like down or as soft as down

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