powdery

/'paudəri/

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Word: Powdery

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "powdery" describes something that is soft, dry, and made up of very fine particles, similar to powder. It often refers to a texture or appearance that looks like it has a layer of fine powder on it.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "powdery" to describe substances that are light and dry, such as flour, snow, or certain types of paint.
• It can also describe colors that are soft and muted, as if dusted with powder.

Examples:

1. Physical Description: "The cake had a powdery layer of sugar on top."
2. Texture: "After the snowstorm, the ground was covered with a soft, powdery snow."
3. Color: "She painted the walls a powdery blue that made the room feel calm."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "powdery" in more complex contexts, such as art or science. For example, "The artist used a powdery pigment to create a soft effect in the painting."

Word Variants:

• Powder: The noun form, referring to the fine particles themselves.
• Powdered: The past participle form, often used to describe something that has been turned into powder (e.g., powdered sugar).

Different Meanings:

• "Powdery" primarily refers to texture and appearance, but it can also imply something that is dry and lacks moisture.

Synonyms:

• Fine
• Dusty
• Fluffy
• Soft
• Crumbly

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "powdery," but you might come across phrases like "powder your nose," which means to go to the restroom (often used by women).

Summary:

"Powdery" is a descriptive word that helps you express how something looks or feels when it is made of fine particles.

Academic

Adjective

1. as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder
   • a powdery blue
2. consisting of fine particles
   • powdered cellulose
   • powdery snow
   • pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding

Synonyms

• powdered
• pulverized
• pulverised
• small-grained
• fine-grained