downy

[ dou-nee ]
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adjective,down·i·er, down·i·est.
  1. of the nature of or resembling down; fluffy; soft.

  2. made of down.

  1. covered with down.

  2. soft; soothing.

Origin of downy

1
First recorded in 1540–50; down2 + -y1

Other words from downy

  • down·i·ly, adverb
  • down·i·ness, noun

Words Nearby downy

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British Dictionary definitions for downy

downy

/ (ˈdaʊnɪ) /


adjectivedownier or downiest
  1. covered with soft fine hair or feathers

  2. light, soft, and fluffy

  1. made from or filled with down

  2. resembling downs; undulating

  3. British slang sharp-witted; knowing

Derived forms of downy

  • downiness, noun

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