DOWNY


Meaning of DOWNY in English

I. ˈdau̇nē, -ni adjective

( -er/-est )

Etymology: down (VII) + -y

1. : like the down of a bird especially in softness and fluffiness

the downy milkweed seeds

2.

a. : having or covered with down, pubescence, or soft hairs

a downy -cheeked lad

the downy surface of a ripe peach

b. of a young bird : not yet having developed feathers other than down

3.

a. : made of down

a downy quilt

b. : soft or quiet : soothing

the downy touch of her hand

4.

[obsolete English slang down in a state of awareness (from English down ) (II) + English -y ]

slang : cunning , wary , knowing

II. adjective

( -er/-est )

Etymology: down (I) + -y

: being or characterized by downs

a rolling downy landscape

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.