downy
adjective
of the nature of or resembling down; fluffy; soft.
downily
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a word derived from
downy.
Example Sentences
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He was sunk downily among pillows, and over him lay a down quilt covered with blue-flowered satin.
From Harding's luck by H. R. (Harold Robert) Millar
He was downily curled beside Mother, his cheek nuzzled beside her delicate old hand.
From The Innocents A Story for Lovers by Sinclair Lewis
Marsala is rosily, downily carminative; gin pricks and refreshes while it warms.
From Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley
