Snowy: meaning, definitions and examples
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snowy
[ ˈsnəʊi ]
weather
Covered with, characterized by, or consisting of snow.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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snowy |
Used to describe a situation or weather condition where there is a lot of snow. Often used for descriptive purposes in weather reports or casual conversations.
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white |
Used to describe the color of snow or an object's color that is pure and light. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
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frosty |
Used to describe a very cold temperature where frost is present. It often implies a cold, crisp feeling and can be used to describe both weather and objects.
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powdery |
Used to describe snow that is light, fluffy, and dry, typically ideal for activities like skiing. It can also refer to other substances that have a fine, loose texture.
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Examples of usage
- The children enjoyed playing in the snowy park.
- We woke up to a beautiful snowy landscape this morning.
appearance
White or pale in color, resembling snow.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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snowy |
Use 'snowy' when describing something covered with or resembling snow, particularly in weather contexts.
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white |
Use 'white' when referring to the color itself, something that is completely or nearly without color, or symbolically associated with purity.
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pale |
Use 'pale' when describing something that lacks color or is light in color, often associated with illness or a lack of vitality.
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bleached |
Use 'bleached' to describe something that has been whitened or faded by exposure to chemicals or sunlight.
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Examples of usage
- Her hair was a snowy white.
- The snowy egret is a beautiful bird.
Translations
Translations of the word "snowy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nevado
🇮🇳 बर्फीला
🇩🇪 schneebedeckt
🇮🇩 bersalju
🇺🇦 сніжний
🇵🇱 śnieżny
🇯🇵 雪の
🇫🇷 enneigé
🇪🇸 nevado
🇹🇷 karlı
🇰🇷 눈이 오는
🇸🇦 مغطى بالثلج
🇨🇿 zasněžený
🇸🇰 zasnežený
🇨🇳 下雪的
🇸🇮 zasnežen
🇮🇸 snjórugur
🇰🇿 қарлы
🇬🇪 თოვლიანი
🇦🇿 qarla örtülü
🇲🇽 nevado
Etymology
The word 'snowy' originated from the combination of 'snow' + '-y', with 'snow' itself having Old English and Germanic roots. The adjective 'snowy' has been used in English since the 14th century to describe anything related to or resembling snow.
See also: snow, snowboard, snowboarder, snowfall, snowflake, snowslide, snowslip, snowstorm.