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- [flee-see]
- /ˈfli si/
- /ˈfliː.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flee-see]
- /ˈfli si/
Definitions of fleecy word
- adjective fleecy covered with, consisting of, or resembling a fleece or wool: soft, fleecy clouds. 1
- noun fleecy (especially of a towel or garment) made of or lined with a soft, warm fabric. 1
- adjective fleecy soft or woolly like a fleece 1
- adjective fleecy Fleecy clothes, blankets, or other objects are made of a soft light material. 0
- adjective fleecy Something that is fleecy is light and soft in appearance. 0
- adjective fleecy of or resembling fleece; woolly 0
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Origin of fleecy
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; fleece + -y1
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Parts of speech for Fleecy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fleecy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fleecy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fleecy
adj fleecy
- flocculent — like a clump or tuft of wool.
- fluffy — of, resembling, or covered with fluff.
- hairy — covered with hair; having much hair.
- hirsute — hairy; shaggy.
- shaggy — covered with or having long, rough hair.
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