Fleecy: meaning, definitions and examples
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fleecy
[ หfliหsi ]
softness
Having a soft, fluffy texture resembling fleece; covered or made of fleece-like material.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The baby's blanket was so fleecy and warm.
- The fleecy clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
- Her new sweater was incredibly fleecy and comfortable.
deception
Characterized by deceitful or fraudulent practices; intended to cheat or deceive.
Synonyms
deceitful, deceptive, fraudulent, tricky
Examples of usage
- He fell victim to a fleecy scam that cost him thousands of dollars.
- The company used fleecy tactics to manipulate their customers.
- The politician's promises turned out to be fleecy lies.
Translations
Translations of the word "fleecy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lanoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช flauschig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbulu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัั ะฝะฐััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ puchaty
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใผในใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท duveteux
๐ช๐ธ velloso
๐น๐ท tรผylรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ์ด ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตููู
๐จ๐ฟ naฤechranรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ naฤechranรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ่ธ่ธ็
๐ธ๐ฎ puhast
๐ฎ๐ธ loรฐinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yunlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ velloso
Etymology
The word 'fleecy' originates from the Middle English word 'flersy' which meant 'made of fleece'. It is derived from the Old English word 'flesc', meaning 'fleece of sheep'. The use of 'fleecy' to describe something soft and fluffy dates back to the 17th century. Over time, the word has also acquired a negative connotation related to deception and fraud, likely due to the association with fleece as a symbol of shearing or taking advantage.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,577, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28579 corium
- 28580 maudlin
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