Fleecy

//ˈfliːsi// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or covered in fleece.

    "Her path was on the briny deep; Yet no white sail propell'd her course, Nor measured oar with graceful sweep Urged her to stem the billow's force; Self-moved, with fleecy track she past, Disdaining in her pride To woo the breeze or shun the blast, Or wait the rolling tide;..."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing wordnet

Synonyms

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bristlybrushedbrushedbushyciliatecirrose

Example

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"It was a perfect day, with a bright sun and a few fleecy clouds in the heavens."

Etymology

From fleece + -y.

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