Woolly

/ˈwʊli/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A woolly animal, especially a sheep.

They raised several woollies on their farm for their fleece.

adjective

Made of or resembling wool; fuzzy or soft in texture.

She wore a woolly sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.

Confused or vague in thought or expression; not clearly defined.

His woolly explanation left us more confused than before.

Characterized by thick or soft fur, often used to describe animals like sheep.

The woolly sheep grazed peacefully in the field.

From Middle English 'wolle', referring to wool.

woolly-headed

Having confused or unclear thinking.

woolly logic

Reasoning that is vague or lacking clarity.

wool

Fiber obtained from sheep and used in textiles.

fleece

The wool covering of a sheep.

sheep

A domesticated ruminant animal with a thick woolly coat.

Confused or unclear.

I was feeling a bit woolly after the long meeting.

Imprecise or fuzzy in thinking.

His reasons for quitting were quite woolly.