powdery

• Qualifie quelque chose qui ressemble à de la poudre par sa texture ou son aspect, ou qui est recouvert de poudre.

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.

   poudreux

   • 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.

   Synonymescrumblydustyfinefriablegranularpulverized

   Antonymeschunkycoarsegrainylumpy

2. Dulled in colorB2formal

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

   dont la couleur est adoucie, pâle ou mate

   • 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.

   Synonymeschalkydustyfadedmattemutedpalepastelsoftsubdued

   Antonymesbrightintenserichsaturatedvivid