Fleecy

Pronunciation: /fliːsi/

Definitions of fleecy

adjective describing something that is soft, fluffy, and resembling fleece

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's blanket was soft and fleecy.

A2 She wore a fleecy jacket to keep warm in the cold weather.

B1 The hotel room had a fleecy throw on the bed for extra comfort.

B2 The dog curled up on the fleecy rug by the fireplace.

C1 The luxurious robe was made of the finest fleecy material.

C2 The fleecy clouds drifted lazily across the sky on a sunny day.

Examples of fleecy in a Sentence

formal The fleecy blanket provided warmth and comfort on the chilly night.

informal I love snuggling up in my fleecy pajamas on lazy weekends.

slang That fleecy hoodie is so cozy, I wear it everywhere.

figurative Her words were like a fleecy cloud, softening the harsh reality of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of fleecy

• past tense: fleeced
• plural: fleecies
• comparative: fleecier
• superlative: fleeciest
• present tense: fleece
• future tense: will fleece
• perfect tense: have fleeced
• continuous tense: is fleecing
• singular: fleecy
• positive degree: fleecy
• infinitive: to fleece
• gerund: fleecing
• participle: fleeced

Origin and Evolution of fleecy

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fleecy' originated from the Middle English word 'fleisshy', which derived from the Old English word 'flēosig' meaning 'woolly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fleecy' has retained its original meaning of being woolly or having a texture resembling fleece. It is commonly used to describe something soft, fluffy, or covered with a layer of fine fibers.