woolly

• يصف شيئًا مصنوعًا من الصوف أو يشبه الصوف في ملمسه؛ كما يوصف به التفكير أو الأفكار غير الواضحة أو المضطربة.

Describes something made of wool or resembling wool in texture; can also describe thoughts or ideas that are unclear or confused.

1. Fluffy or fleecy in natureA2informal

   Having a soft, fluffy, or wool-like texture or appearance.

   صوفي الملمس

   • The puppy had a woolly coat that was very soft to touch.
   • She wore a woolly hat to keep warm in the winter.
   • The clouds looked woolly and thick in the sky.

   المرادفاتdownyfleecyfluffyfuzzy

   الأضدادbaldhairlesssleeksmooth

2. Confused or unclear thinkingB2informal

   Describing thoughts or ideas that are vague, muddled, or not well-defined.

   غامض

   • His explanation was too woolly and didn't convince anyone.
   • After the long meeting, my mind felt woolly and unfocused.
   • The politician gave a woolly answer that avoided the real issue.

   المرادفاتconfusedfoggyfuzzyhazyill-definedindistinctmuddlednebulousunclearvague

   الأضدادclearlucidprecisesharp

3. Covered with dense, matted hairB1formal

   Having a thick, often tangled or curly covering of hair or fur.

   مُغَطَّى بِشَعْرٍ كَثِيفٍ مُتَشَابِكٍ

   • The woolly mammoth was covered in a thick, shaggy coat.
   • Some breeds of dogs have a woolly undercoat.
   • The caterpillar had a woolly appearance due to its dense hairs.

   المرادفاتfleecyflocculenthairylanateshaggy

   الأضدادbaldhairlesssmooth

4. Covered with cottony hairsC1formal

   Having a surface covered with fine, cotton-like hairs or filaments.

   مغطى بشعيرات قطنية

   • The woolly aphid secretes a white, waxy substance that makes it look cottony.
   • Certain plants have woolly leaves to protect against harsh sunlight.
   • The fungus appeared as a woolly growth on the tree bark.

   المرادفاتcottonydownyfleecyflocculentlanatetomentose