Downy
'daʊni
Definitions
Covered with fine, soft hairs or down, like the feathers of a young bird.
'daʊni
Covered with soft, fine hairs or feathers.
The baby bird had soft, downy feathers.
💡 Simply: Imagine a super soft, fluffy blanket. That's what downy means! Like the fuzz on a peach or the tiny feathers on a baby bird – so delicate and gentle!
👶 For kids: Soft and fluffy like baby bird feathers!
More Examples
The peach had a downy skin.
She gently stroked the downy fur of the kitten.
How It's Used
"The baby ducklings were covered in downy feathers."
"The peach had a downy skin."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Middle English *douny*, from Old English *dūne* ('down') + -*y* (adjective suffix). Related to words describing soft, fluffy substances.
The word has been used for centuries to describe softness and fineness, especially in connection to birds and plants.
Memory tip
Think of a baby bird's fluffy feathers.
Word Origin
"soft, fine hair/down"