Powdery (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Consisting of fine particles; "powdered cellulose"; "powdery snow"; "pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Fine-grained
• Powdered
• Pulverised
• Small-grained
• Pulverized

Related Words

• Powder (noun)
• Powderiness (noun)

Meaning ²

As if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder; "a powdery blue".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The old, worn stone had a powdery texture that crumbled to the touch.
• Her powdery skin felt dry and tight from the long, cold winter.
• The delicate, powdery leaves of the orchid required gentle care to prevent damage.
• The wall was painted a soft, powdery pink that seemed to glow in the sunlight.
• The artist used a mixture of pigments to create a powdery lavender color that added a subtle touch to the painting.