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powdery

/ˈpaʊ.dər.i/

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adjective

/ˈpaʊ.dər.i/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, похожее на порошок по текстуре или внешнему виду, или покрытое порошком.

Describes something that is like powder in texture or appearance, or covered with powder.

  1. Consisting of fine particlesB1formal

    Made of or resembling a fine, dry, dust-like substance.

    ruПорошкообразный

    • The snow was light and powdery, perfect for skiing.
    • She applied a powdery substance to her face.
    • The old book had a powdery smell of dust.

    Synonymscrumblydustyfinefriablegranularpulverized

    Antonymschunkycoarsegrainylumpy

  2. Dulled in colorB2formal

    Having a soft, muted, or pale appearance, as if dusted with powder.

    ruПриглушённый

    • The sky was a powdery blue at dawn.
    • The walls were painted a powdery shade of lavender.
    • Her dress was a powdery pink, soft and elegant.

    Synonymschalkydustyfadedmattemutedpalepastelsoftsubdued

    Antonymsbrightintenserichsaturatedvivid

Forms
  • more powdery comparative form
  • most powdery superlative form
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