Fuzziest: meaning, definitions and examples
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fuzziest
[ ˈfʌziəst ]
appearance or texture
The term 'fuzziest' describes something that has a soft or fluffy texture, often characterized by a lack of clear edges or structures. It is commonly used to describe things that are covered in fine, light fibers, which create a cozy or warm appearance. This word can refer to physical objects, as well as figurative concepts like ideas or feelings that are vague or unclear. It suggests a state of being indistinct or blurred.
Synonyms
blurriest, fluffiest, softest, vaguer.
Examples of usage
- The kitten's fur was the fuzziest among its litter.
- She wore the fuzziest sweater during the cold winter months.
- His memories of that day were the fuzziest, clouded by time.
- The fuzziest clouds rolled in, signaling the arrival of rain.
Translations
Translations of the word "fuzziest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais difuso
🇮🇳 सबसे धुंधला
🇩🇪 am verschwommensten
🇮🇩 paling kabur
🇺🇦 найнеясніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zamazany
🇯🇵 最もぼやけた
🇫🇷 le plus flou
🇪🇸 el más borroso
🇹🇷 en bulanık
🇰🇷 가장 흐릿한
🇸🇦 الأكثر ضبابية
🇨🇿 nejvíce rozmazaný
🇸🇰 najviac rozmazaný
🇨🇳 最模糊的
🇸🇮 najbolj zamegljen
🇮🇸 þokkanlegast
🇰🇿 ең бұлыңғыр
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბუნდოვანი
🇦🇿 ən bulanıq
🇲🇽 el más borroso
Etymology
The word 'fuzzy' originates from the mid-19th century, likely derived from the word 'fuzz,' which means a soft, light covering or fine hairs. It is believed that 'fuzz' itself comes from the obsolete 'fut,' a term referring to a mass of fine hairs or down. Over time, 'fuzzy' evolved to describe not just texture but also abstract qualities such as vagueness or indistinctness. The superlative form 'fuzziest' was then adopted to emphasize the extreme degree of fuzziness. This word has become widely used in both informal and formal contexts, often describing anything that evokes feelings of warmth, softness, or uncertainty.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,989, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.