FLEECY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

fleecy

adjective

ˈflē-sē

Definition of fleecy

as in shaggy

covered with or as if with hair there were signs of the family's fleecy poodle all over the upholstery

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Recent Examples of fleecy It's even made with PrimaLoft® insulation for lightweight warmth in cold weather and has fleecy ear flaps for coverage. — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 29 Dec. 2022 My Great Aunt Mae, the Christmas queen of Queensborough, used to glide down her home’s hallway in a fleecy pastel robe, the distant echoes of children’s laughter still reverberating from her walls. — Brooklyn White, Essence, 23 Dec. 2022 This one has a polyester filing protected by a waterproof liner so no accidents will seep in, and the removable fleecy cover is machine-washable. — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2022 Here’s this fleecy white creature, submissive and prepared for the bloodbath soon to come, a pure being, elevated far above the muck. — Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for fleecy

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Adjective

There’s even a shaggy-bearded off-islander, an academic expert who has arrived to help find a solution.

— Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
The shaggy bovines of the plains and boreal forests were nearly hunted to extinction in a frenzy of killing that decimated their population.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

Her work often features naked women, sagging breasts, and hairy legs.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

Pair a striped tee with your silky slip skirt, finishing the look with vacation-ready accessories—a raffia tote, flip-flops, and shield sunglasses.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Greek yogurt creates a silky texture, while garlic, lemon juice, cumin, black pepper, and grated nutmeg deliver plenty of flavor.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

Definition of silky

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