woolly
1 antonym for woolly — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Made of wool, or having a soft, thick texture like wool.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Made of wool, or having a soft, thick texture like wool.
“Put on a woolly jumper and turn down the thermostat.”
2. adj
Vague, unclear, or poorly thought out.
“Her argument was interesting but a bit woolly around the details.”
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Antonyms
How to use woolly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a woolly jumper
woolly thinking
woolly logic
Etymology
From "wool" plus "-y," describing something with a wool-like texture.
Full origin of woolly →Frequently asked questions
What does “woolly” mean?
The word “woolly” means made of wool, or having a soft, thick texture like wool. In plain terms, either literally covered in or made of wool, or figuratively fuzzy and imprecise in thinking or expression.
How do you pronounce “woolly”?
“Woolly” is pronounced WUU-lee (/ˈwʊli/ in IPA).
How do you use “woolly” in a sentence?
Here is “woolly” used in a sentence: “He wore a woolly hat to keep his ears warm.”
What part of speech is “woolly”?
“Woolly” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “woolly” have?
“Woolly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made of wool, or having a soft, thick texture like wool.
