CEFR C1

downy

adjective

Meaning

Covered with or resembling the fine, soft feathers found on young birds.

Examples

The kitten had a downy coat that felt like velvet against my hand.
She rested her head on a downy pillow filled with goose feathers.

Synonyms: soft, fluffy, fuzzy, plumose

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downy (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊni/

Definition

Covered with or resembling the fine, soft feathers found on young birds.

Examples

The kitten had a downy coat that felt like velvet against my hand.
She rested her head on a downy pillow filled with goose feathers.
The peach skin had a light, downy fuzz that tickled my fingers.

Synonyms of downy

Words with a similar meaning to downy:

soft
fluffy
fuzzy
plumose

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