fleecy

adjective \ˈflē-sē\

fleec·i·erfleec·i·est

Definition of FLEECY

: covered with, made of, or resembling fleece <a fleecy winter coat>

1590

Synonyms: bristly, brushy, cottony, hairy, furred, furry, hirsute, rough, shaggy, silky, unshorn, woolly (also wooly)

FLEECIER Defined for Kids

adjective \ˈflē-sē\

fleec·i·erfleec·i·est

: covered with, made of, or similar to fleece <a soft fleecy sweater> <fleecy clouds>

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