Downy

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊni/

Definitions of downy

adjective soft and fluffy, resembling down feathers

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's blanket was soft and downy.

A2 The downy feathers of the bird were so fluffy.

B1 She wore a downy jacket to keep warm in the winter.

B2 The downy fur of the rabbit was incredibly soft to the touch.

C1 The downy petals of the flower glistened with dew in the morning light.

C2 The downy texture of the pillow made it perfect for a good night's sleep.

Examples of downy in a Sentence

formal The downy feathers of the bird provide insulation against the cold weather.

informal I love how soft and downy my new blanket feels.

slang Her hair is so downy, it's like a cloud.

figurative The downy petals of the flower gently swayed in the breeze.

Grammatical Forms of downy

• past tense: downied
• plural: downies
• comparative: downier
• superlative: downiest
• present tense: downies
• future tense: will downy
• perfect tense: have downied
• continuous tense: is downying
• singular: downy
• positive degree: downy
• infinitive: to downy
• gerund: downying
• participle: downied

Origin and Evolution of downy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'downy' originated from the Old English word 'dūne', meaning down or feathers.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'downy' came to be associated with softness and fluffiness, often used to describe the texture of feathers or hair. It has evolved to also describe the appearance of something covered in a layer of fine, soft hairs or feathers.