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powdery

UK
/ˈpaʊdəri/
US
/ˈpaʊdəri/

Translations

powderyadjective
powderier
Comp.
powderiest
Super.
UK
/ˈpaʊdəri/
US
/ˈpaʊdəri/
poudreuxSe dit d'une matière ou d'une surface qui ressemble à de la poudre, ou qui est couverte de fines particules sèches.
The snow was light and powdery, perfect for skiing.
La neige était légère et poudreuse, parfaite pour le ski.
Additional translations
poudréS'emploie surtout pour les couleurs douces, mates ou pastel, avec l'idée d'un effet de poudre.
Synonyms
dusty
crumbly
floury
fine
pulverulent

Definitions

powderyadjective
Resembling or having the texture of fine, dry particles or dust.
The snow was light and powdery, perfect for skiing.
Covered with or consisting of fine, dry particles.
The old book was covered in a layer of powdery dust.
Soft, muted, or pastel in colour, as though dusted with powder.
She chose a powdery pink for the nursery walls.
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