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Downey

Verb / ˈdaʊni: / Another word for downey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word downey is an adjective that means soft, fluffy, or resembling down.

Synonyms & similar words

fluffy soft feathery downlike downy down-covered down-filled downy-haired downy-soft cottony downy-haired downy-soft downy-feathered downy-plumed downy-flaked downy-furred downy-piled downy-textured downy-winged downy-white

Synonyms by register

Formal

downy flocculent villous pubescent

Informal

fuzzy fluffy feathery soft

Literary

vellous lanate plumose

Antonyms

smooth sleek bald bare shaved unfeathered

Common collocations

  • downy feathers
  • downy skin
  • downy hair
  • downy surface
  • downy covering
  • downy fuzz
  • downy chick

Word family

adjective downy
adverb downily

Usage note

Primarily used to describe soft, fine, down-like hair or feathers. Can also refer to a soft, fuzzy texture.

Example sentences

  1. The kitten had a downey coat that was incredibly soft to touch.
  2. The ducks feathers were downy and kept it warm in the water.
  3. She snuggled into her downey pillow and fell asleep quickly.
  4. The dandelion had downy seeds that floated away in the wind.
  5. His downey hair stood on end when he got scared.

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