downy

adjective

ˈdau̇-nē How to pronounce downy (audio)
Definition of downynext
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the downy surface of a ripe peach

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Recent Examples of downy Or poach in milk and make a ricotta-ish cheese from the poaching liquid, to serve as a downy comforter on which to rest your egg. — Literary Hub, 6 Apr. 2026 The following season, Jackie was tending two downy babies — BBB (Big Bear Baby) and Stormy. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Just recently, Pera put a smooth mushroom pate on Coltivare’s menu, blanketed in a downy fluff of truffles. — Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026 Sourcing the best comforters and duvet inserts—from down toppers to fluffy, featherless options—makes a downy bedscape a reality. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downy
  1. silky
  2. satin
  3. soft
Adjective
  • Boron nitride gives the formula its silky slip and creates a blurring effect, while avocado oil adds conditioning moisture so a matte doesn’t look like skin is parched.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the promise of Vuori’s silky-soft performance material, which is designed to naturally shed creases and also offers four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of satin
Adjective
  • On Friday, his only real trouble was in the fifth inning, when a soft single, a line drive and a bunt hit loaded the bases with one out.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This finding, the authors said, suggested soft tissue was still holding the skeleton in place.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of soft

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