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\ ˈflē-sē 
\
\fleecier; fleeciest
Definition of fleecy
: covered with, made of, or resembling fleece a fleecy winter coat
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Synonyms & Antonyms for fleecy
Synonyms
- bristly,
- brushy,
- cottony,
- furred,
- furry,
- hairy,
- hirsute,
- rough,
- shaggy,
- silky,
- unshorn,
- woolly
- (also wooly)
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fleecy
adjective\ ˈflē-sē \
\fleecier; fleeciest
Kids Definition of fleecy
: covered with, made of, or similar to fleece
a soft fleecy sweater fleecy clouds
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The first known use of fleecy was in 1590
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