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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The Little City Farm founder turned that harvest into silky, sweet-tart passion fruit curd — and a new way to keep the fruit’s flavor alive after the vine was gone.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
The formula packs 31 bond-building proteins and amino acids sourced from milk, wheat, corn, and soy to help smooth frizz, reduce breakage, and leave hair noticeably silkier after just a few uses.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of silky

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However, the company said beer depletions, a measure of sales from distributors to retailers and other customers, declined slightly during the quarter, indicating consumer demand was softer than shipment growth suggests.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Passion fruit seeds are soft and edible, but there are just too many to be enjoyable.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

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