woolly

adjective
UK: /ˈwʊli/
US: /ˈwʊli/

  1. Made of wool.

    1. I have a woolly hat for winter.
    2. She wore a thick, woolly sweater to keep warm on the cold day.

  2. Covered with wool or something that looks like wool.

    1. The sheep has a woolly coat.
    2. The caterpillar was fat and woolly, crawling slowly across the path.

  3. Confused or unclear in thought or expression.

    1. My memories of that day are woolly.
    2. His explanation of the complex issue was rather woolly and hard to follow.

Synonyms

fleecy fuzzy hairy woolen unclear vague
woolly noun

  1. A woolly garment, especially a sweater.

    1. She wore a woolly to stay warm.
    2. He packed a couple of woollies for the camping trip in the mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "woolly" in English means: Made of wool., Covered with wool or something that looks like wool., Confused or unclear in thought or expression..

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

Synonyms for "woolly": fleecy, fuzzy, hairy, woolen, unclear, vague.

Example usage of "woolly": "I have a woolly hat for winter.". More examples on the page.