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Term: Downy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Soft and fluffy, like or covered in down feathers

Sample Sentence 1: The baby's downy hair looked incredibly soft and delicate.

Sample Sentence 2: The downy coat kept her warm during the chilly winter nights.

Sense: Having a soft, smooth texture

Sample Sentence 1: The downy fabric of the new blanket felt incredibly luxurious.

Sample Sentence 2: The downy skin of the peach made it a delight to bite into.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Soft fine feathers or down, especially from a young bird

Sample Sentence 1: The downy of the baby swan was so fluffy, it looked like a miniature cloud.

Sample Sentence 2: The downy collected from the nests of geese is used for making pillows and comforters.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a soft and delicate manner

Sample Sentence 1: She whispered downy to her newborn baby, trying to soothe him to sleep.

Sample Sentence 2: He stroked the cat downy, careful not to wake it up.

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