Snowy: meaning, definitions and examples

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snowy

 

[ ˈsnəʊi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

Covered with, characterized by, or consisting of snow.

Synonyms

frosty, powdery, white.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The roads are very snowy today, so drive carefully.
  • We had a snowy Christmas this year!
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.

  • The landscape was completely white after the storm.
  • She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
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.

  • It's frosty outside, the grass is covered in a thin layer of ice.
  • She gave him a frosty look when he entered the room.
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.

  • The skiers love the powdery snow on the slopes today.
  • She brushed the powdery sand off her feet.

Examples of usage

  • The children enjoyed playing in the snowy park.
  • We woke up to a beautiful snowy landscape this morning.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

White or pale in color, resembling snow.

Synonyms

bleached, pale, white.

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snowy

Use 'snowy' when describing something covered with or resembling snow, particularly in weather contexts.

  • The mountain peaks were snowy
  • It was a snowy day
white

Use 'white' when referring to the color itself, something that is completely or nearly without color, or symbolically associated with purity.

  • She wore a white wedding dress
  • The walls are painted white
pale

Use 'pale' when describing something that lacks color or is light in color, often associated with illness or a lack of vitality.

  • His face turned pale when he heard the news
  • She wore a pale blue dress
bleached

Use 'bleached' to describe something that has been whitened or faded by exposure to chemicals or sunlight.

  • The old photographs were bleached from years of sunlight
  • Her hair looked bleached after the beach vacation

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,135, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.