DOWNY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

downy

adjective

ˈdau̇-nē

Definition of downy

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

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How decadent to have a vermouth on the rocks and sweet treats — affogato, flan, a silky strawberry panna cotta — under the half moon slung low in the sky.

— Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The company says its paddings provide the same soft touch and luxurious look, lightweight and silky feel of down stuffing.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of silky

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But, for me, the softer spotlight on HABIBTI has been part of its charm all along — and highlights the risk in releasing three albums at once.

— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Against his soft, sensitive frame, this underwater world looks impossibly hard.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

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