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downy

adjective \ˈdau̇-nē\

—used to describe small, soft feathers or something that resembles such feathers

: covered or filled with small, soft feathers or something like them

down·i·erdown·i·est

Full Definition of DOWNY

: resembling a bird's down

: covered with down

: made of down

: soft, soothing

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First Known Use of DOWNY

1578

Related to DOWNY

Synonyms: cottony, soft, satin, satiny, silken, silklike, silky, velvetlike, velvety

Antonyms: coarse, harsh, rough, scratchy

Rhymes with DOWNY

brownie, browny, townie

DOWNY Defined for Kids

downy

adjective \ˈdau̇-nē\

down·i·erdown·i·est

Definition of DOWNY for Kids

: like small soft feathers <The flower has downy petals.>

: covered or filled with small soft feathers or hairs <downy chicks>

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