Wooliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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wooliest
[ ˈwuːliɪst ]
description, texture
The term 'wooliest' refers to something that has the most woolly quality, texture, or appearance. It typically describes items that are fluffy, soft, and resemble the characteristics of wool. This adjective can be used to describe various objects, such as clothing, textiles, or even animals. When something is considered wooliest, it often gives a sense of warmth and coziness, making it appealing in contexts like fashion or home décor.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore the wooliest sweater on the cold day.
- The sheep in the field appeared to be the wooliest I had ever seen.
- They chose the wooliest blankets for the camping trip to stay warm.
- The artist painted the wooliest cloud in the sky.
Translations
Translations of the word "wooliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais lanoso
🇮🇳 सबसे ऊनी
🇩🇪 am wolligsten
🇮🇩 paling berbulu
🇺🇦 найбільш вовняний
🇵🇱 najbardziej wełniany
🇯🇵 最もウールの多い
🇫🇷 le plus laineux
🇪🇸 el más lanoso
🇹🇷 en yünlü
🇰🇷 가장 털이 많은
🇸🇦 الأكثر صوفية
🇨🇿 nejvlnitější
🇸🇰 najvlnenejší
🇨🇳 最毛茸茸的
🇸🇮 najbolj volnen
🇮🇸 hlutlaust
🇰🇿 ең жүнді
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბოჭკოვანი
🇦🇿 ən yünlü
🇲🇽 el más lanoso
Etymology
The word 'wooly' originates from the Old English word 'wul(l)ig', which means 'made of wool'. This can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *wullō, also meaning wool, which is derived from Proto-Indo-European *wāl- (the root for fleece). The superlative form 'wooliest' follows the typical English construction of adjectives to indicate the highest degree of a quality. Over time, 'woolly' has not only come to represent literal wool products but has also expanded into metaphorical uses. It can describe aspects of life or concepts that are soft, fuzzy, or lacking clarity. Wool has been a significant material for clothing and textiles throughout history, further solidifying the relevance of this term within various cultural contexts.