downy
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Adj — Covered with soft, fine fluff or fine hair, like young feathers.
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How to use downy
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Etymology
From down ("soft fine feathers") + -y.
Full origin of downy →Frequently asked questions
What does “downy” mean?
The word “downy” means covered with soft, fine fluff or fine hair, like young feathers. In plain terms, soft and fluffy, like the fine feathers on a baby bird.
How do you pronounce “downy”?
“Downy” is pronounced DOW-nee (/ˈdaʊni/ in IPA).
How do you use “downy” in a sentence?
Here is “downy” used in a sentence: “The chick had downy yellow feathers.”
What part of speech is “downy”?
“Downy” is an adjective.