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downy

/ˈdaʊ.ni/

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adjective

/ˈdaʊ.ni/C1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то мягкое, пушистое и покрытое тонкими, нежными волосками или перьями.

Describes something that is soft, fluffy, and covered with fine, soft hair or feathers.

  1. Soft and fluffyB2formal

    Covered with soft, fine hair or feathers; resembling down.

    ruПушистый и мягкий

    • The baby's skin was soft and downy.
    • The ducklings had downy yellow feathers.
    • She touched the downy surface of the peach.

    Synonymsfeatheryfleecyfluffyfuzzyplushsilkysmoothsoftvelvetywoolly

    Antonymscoarsehardharshroughstiff

  2. Soft in textureB2formal

    Having a soft, light, and airy texture.

    ruПушистый

    • The pillow was filled with downy material.
    • The downy clouds floated across the sky.
    • He wrapped himself in a downy blanket.

    Synonymsdelicatefeatheryfleecyfluffyfuzzyplushsilkysmoothsoftvelvety

    Antonymscoarsehardharshrough

Forms
  • downier comparative form
  • downiest superlative form
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