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Definition of fleecy

fleecy

/ˈfliː.si/
flee · cy
Adverb:fleecily
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• adjective

1

Made of, covered with, or having the soft, thick texture of fleece or wool.

Example

"She wrapped the newborn baby in a warm, fleecy blanket before stepping out into the crisp morning air."

2

Resembling tufts of wool in appearance, especially when describing light, white clouds or foam.

Example

"Small, fleecy clouds drifted lazily across the bright summer sky."

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• Rhymes for fleecy

• Nearby Words

flee
fleece
fleeceflower
fleecy
fleet
fleeting
fleetingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun fleece (from Old English fleos, meaning 'woolly coat of a sheep') combined with the adjectival suffix -y.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fleecy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fleecy
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