downy (Meaning)

Wordnet

downy (s)

like down or as soft as down

covered with fine soft hairs or down

Webster

downy (a.)

Covered with down, or with pubescence or soft hairs.

Made of, or resembling, down. Hence, figuratively: Soft; placid; soothing; quiet.

Cunning; wary.

downy Sentence Examples

  1. The newborn baby's head was covered in a soft, downy layer of hair.
  2. The downy feathers of the baby bird kept it warm and cozy in its nest.
  3. The gentle breeze carried the downy seeds of the dandelion plant far and wide.
  4. The downy petals of the peach blossom added a delicate touch to the spring breeze.
  5. The downy fur of the kitten made it irresistible to cuddle and pet.
  6. The downy leaves of the lamb's ear plant created a velvety carpet in the garden.
  7. The downy white clouds drifted lazily across the blue sky on a summer afternoon.
  8. The downy mane of the horse gleamed in the sunlight as it galloped across the field.
  9. The downy texture of the new couch made it the perfect place to relax and sink into.
  10. The downy snow fell gently from the sky, creating a winter wonderland.

FAQs About the word downy

like down or as soft as down, covered with fine soft hairs or downCovered with down, or with pubescence or soft hairs., Made of, or resembling, down. Hence, fig

soft, satin,silky, silken,cottony, silklike, satiny, velvety, chiffon, velvetlike

harsh, rough, harsh, rough,coarse, coarse, granular, rugged, broken, pebbly

The newborn baby's head was covered in a soft, downy layer of hair.

The downy feathers of the baby bird kept it warm and cozy in its nest.

The gentle breeze carried the downy seeds of the dandelion plant far and wide.

The downy petals of the peach blossom added a delicate touch to the spring breeze.