Downy

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

Covered with soft fine feathers or hairs; also slang for shrewd.

“The downy chicks huddled together for warmth.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

down·y

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Synonyms

downlikeflossyfluffypubescentpuberulentsericeous

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dawny donny dowdy dowly downs dowry powny towny

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down dowy

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