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 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 The little nightingale loved her mother’s voice too, its fizzy trajectory striking the filaments of her downiest feathers. — Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for downy

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Rabbit’s wide-leg EZ Pants are made of a silky, breathable blend of polyester and spandex, which keeps them airy and lends to their impressive quick-drying and anti-chafing properties.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve for an extra-silky finish.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

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For decades, the Mexican government has tried building bridges, a soft-power initiative known as acercamiento — or coming together — with its rising global diaspora.

— Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Rather than using her robust vocals, Jihyo wanted to complement Shenseea’s, opting for a softer, more soulful tone.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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