Powdery

/ˈpaʊdəri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a soft, fine, and dry texture resembling that of powder.

The snow was powdery, making it perfect for skiing.

Covered or coated with or as if with powder.

She sprinkled powdery sugar over the cake.

Describing a state where a substance is reduced to fine particles or dust.

The old book was filled with powdery dust that floated in the air.

Derived from 'powder' + the suffix '-y' indicating a characteristic.

powdery snow

Light, dry snow that is easy to ski on.

powdery mildew

A fungal disease that appears as a white, powdery substance on plants.

powdery texture

A texture that is soft and crumbly, similar to the consistency of powder.

powder

A solid substance reduced to a fine, loose state.

dust

Fine, dry particles of matter.

Refers to a state of lightness or fragility.

The new sneakers felt so light, almost powdery.

Used to describe makeup that is overly cakey or dry.

Her foundation looked too powdery in the bright light.