powdery

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective consisting of fine particles
  2. adjective as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder

Etymology

From powder + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

powdered, pulverized, pulverised, small-grained, fine-grained

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