Woolly: meaning, definitions and examples

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woolly

[ ˈwʊli ]

^{Context #1}

warm clothing

consisting of or resembling wool, especially in being soft or having a thick curly appearance.

Synonyms

furry, hairy, shaggy

Examples of usage

a warm, woolly hat
a woolly jumper

^{Context #2}

informal language

vague or uncertain.

Synonyms

indefinite, uncertain, vague

Examples of usage

he gave a woolly answer
the plan was still rather woolly

^{Context #3}

zoology

a sheep with a thick fleece.

Synonyms

ewe, ram, sheep

Examples of usage

a flock of woolly sheep
a woolly lamb

Translations

Translations of the word "woolly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lanoso

🇮🇳 ऊन वाला

🇩🇪 wollig

🇮🇩 berbulu

🇺🇦 вовняний

🇵🇱 wełnisty

🇯🇵 羊毛の

🇫🇷 laineux

🇪🇸 lanudo

🇹🇷 yünlü

🇰🇷 양털의

🇸🇦 صوفي

🇨🇿 vlněný

🇸🇰 vlnitý

🇨🇳 毛茸茸的

🇸🇮 volnen

🇮🇸 ullarkenndur

🇰🇿 жүнді

🇬🇪 ბამბა

🇦🇿 yunlu

🇲🇽 lanudo

Word origin

The word 'woolly' originated in the 16th century, derived from the Old English word 'wull.' It was initially used to describe something made of wool, such as clothing or fabric. Over time, the term evolved to also describe things that resemble wool or have a soft, fuzzy texture. In modern usage, 'woolly' can refer to both literal woolen items and metaphorical concepts that are vague or uncertain.