woolly

• Описывает что-то сделанное из шерсти или напоминающее шерсть по текстуре; также может описывать мысли или идеи, которые неясны или запутаны.

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.

   Пушистый

   • 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.

   Synonymsdownyfleecyfluffyfuzzy

   Antonymsbaldhairlesssleeksmooth

2. Confused or unclear thinkingB2informal

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

   Смутный

   • 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.

   Synonymsconfusedfoggyfuzzyhazyill-definedindistinctmuddlednebulousunclearvague

   Antonymsclearlucidprecisesharp

3. Covered with dense, matted hairB1formal

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

   Покрытый густой спутанной шерстью

   • 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.

   Synonymsfleecyflocculenthairylanateshaggy

   Antonymsbaldhairlesssmooth

4. Covered with cottony hairsC1formal

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

   Пушистый

   • 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.

   Synonymscottonydownyfleecyflocculentlanatetomentose