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downy Definition

downy (do̵u)

adjective downi·er, downi·est

  1. of or covered with soft, fine feathers or hair
  2. soft and fluffy, like down

downy Synonyms

downy

modif.

woolly, fleecy, fuzzy, fluffy, covered with soft hair or feathers, plumose, feathery, velvety, soft, pubescent, silky; see also light 5, soft 2.

Antonyms rough*, hard*, bald.

downy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • mildew: Lettuce variety mixtures were used to investigate their value for control of downy mildew.
  • birch: Facts Like silver birch, downy birch is a source of food for over 200 species of wildlife including several kinds of moth.
  • willow: The habitat grades into 4080 Sub-Arctic Salix spp. scrub, and downy willow Salix lapponum occurs among tall herbs on some ledges.
  • feather: Three small, downy feathers were caught on the branch.
  • chick: Stopping, we noted two downy chicks busily picking at insects on the hot road surface.
  • fur: The digits are long and slender and covered with short downy fur on the upper surfaces; they end in strong short claws.

Browse dictionary entries near downy

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