Cottony: meaning, definitions and examples
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cottony
[ ˈkɒtəni ]
texture description
Cottony refers to something that resembles cotton in appearance or texture. It is often used to describe soft, fluffy, or feathery materials that have a light and airy quality. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe certain feelings or atmospheres, creating a sense of coziness or comfort. When used in a botanical context, it may refer to structures on plants that look like cotton or have a similar soft texture.
Synonyms
feathery, fluffy, fuzzy, soft.
Examples of usage
- The cottony clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
- She wore a cottony sweater that felt incredibly soft against her skin.
- The cottony stuffing in the pillow made it very comfortable to sleep on.
Translations
Translations of the word "cottony" in other languages:
🇵🇹 algodão
🇮🇳 रुई जैसा
🇩🇪 baumwollig
🇮🇩 katun
🇺🇦 бавовняний
🇵🇱 bawełniany
🇯🇵 コットンの
🇫🇷 coton
🇪🇸 algodón
🇹🇷 pamuk
🇰🇷 면 같은
🇸🇦 قطني
🇨🇿 bavlněný
🇸🇰 bavlnený
🇨🇳 棉质的
🇸🇮 bombažni
🇮🇸 bómull
🇰🇿 мақта
🇬🇪 ბამბის
🇦🇿 pambıq
🇲🇽 algodón
Etymology
The word 'cottony' is derived from 'cotton,' which has its origins traced back to the Arabic word 'quṭn' meaning 'cotton.' The word was adopted into Middle English through Old French in the 14th century. Historically, cotton has been prized for its softness and versatility, with its use in textiles so prominent that it also influenced the adjectives used to describe similar materials. The suffix '-y' in 'cottony' serves to indicate a quality or characteristic, effectively transforming the noun 'cotton' into an adjective that describes the likeness to cotton in texture or appearance. This transformation from noun to adjective is common in the English language, enriching the descriptive capacity of the language itself.