downy

adjective
UK: /ˈdaʊ.ni/
US: /ˈdaʊ.ni/

  1. Covered with fine, soft feathers or hair.

    1. The baby bird was covered in downy feathers.
    2. The downy fuzz on the peach made it look irresistible, a soft, velvety promise.

  2. Soft and delicate, like down feathers.

    1. She has downy skin.
    2. The newborn's skin was incredibly downy, a testament to its delicate newness.

Synonyms

fleecy fluffy feathery soft

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "downy" in English means: Covered with fine, soft feathers or hair., Soft and delicate, like down feathers..

The phonetic transcription of "downy" is /ˈdaʊ.ni/ in British English and /ˈdaʊ.ni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "downy": fleecy, fluffy, feathery, soft.

Example usage of "downy": "The baby bird was covered in downy feathers.". More examples on the page.