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Downy: meaning, definitions and examples

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downy

 

[ หˆdaสŠni ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

softness

Having a soft, fluffy texture resembling down feathers; covered with fine soft hairs or feathers.

Synonyms

feathery, fluffy, fuzzy, soft

Examples of usage

  • The duckling had downy feathers.
  • The downy blanket was warm and cozy.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Having a soft, smooth, and often shiny appearance.

Synonyms

glossy, silky, sleek, smooth

Examples of usage

  • Her downy hair caught the sunlight.
  • The downy petals of the flower were delicate.

Translations

Translations of the word "downy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น macio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flaumig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ halus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ะฝะฐัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ meszkowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„ (yawarakai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duveteux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ velloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด (budeureoun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hebkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”่ฝฏ็š„ (rรณuruวŽn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (rbili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ velloso

Etymology

The word 'downy' originates from the Middle English word 'douny', meaning 'abounding in down'. It is derived from the Old English word 'dลซne', which referred to feathers or down. Over time, 'downy' has come to describe softness and fluffiness in texture or appearance.

See also: down, downcast, downsize, downsizing, downstairs, downward, downwards.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,138, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.