powdery

• Describe algo que parece o está cubierto de polvo o polvo fino, o que se deshace fácilmente en partículas pequeñas.

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.

   en polvo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscrumblydustyfinefriablegranularpulverized

   Antónimoschunkycoarsegrainylumpy

2. Dulled in colorB2formal

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

   Apagado, de color suave o pálido

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschalkydustyfadedmattemutedpalepastelsoftsubdued

   Antónimosbrightintenserichsaturatedvivid