adj
downy
DOW-nee
Downy (adj) means Covered with soft, fine fluff or fine hair, like young feathers. Example: “The chick had downy yellow feathers.”
adj
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Covered with soft, fine fluff or fine hair, like young feathers.
"The chick had downy yellow feathers."
"She stroked the downy fuzz on the baby's head."
"The chick's downy coat of feathers formed almost immediately to keep it warm."
How to use downy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft and fluffy, like the fine feathers on a baby bird.
Common pairings
downy feathers
downy fuzz
downy cheek
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Word forms
- Plural
- downies
- Comparative
- downier
- Superlative
- downiest
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The chick had _____ yellow feathers.
Etymology
From down ("soft fine feathers") + -y.
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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.
