cottony

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒtəni/
US: /ˈkɑːtəni/

  1. Resembling cotton, soft and fluffy.

    1. The clouds looked cottony in the bright sky.
    2. The blanket had a cottony texture, making it very comfortable and warm.

  2. Having a texture similar to cotton, often dry or powdery.

    1. My mouth felt cottony after the long run.
    2. The medicine left a slightly cottony feeling on my tongue.

Synonyms

downy fuzzy fleecy soft fluffy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cottony" in English means: Resembling cotton, soft and fluffy., Having a texture similar to cotton, often dry or powdery..

The phonetic transcription of "cottony" is /ˈkɒtəni/ in British English and /ˈkɑːtəni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cottony": downy, fuzzy, fleecy, soft, fluffy.

Example usage of "cottony": "The clouds looked cottony in the bright sky.". More examples on the page.