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bloomy

bloomy

1 5.8
A surface covered with a soft white powder, like on plums
  • adjective
  • /ˈbluːmi/
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  • She admired the bloomy grapes hanging in clusters on the vine.

Examples

  • The plums were bloomy with a delicate white coating that protected their skin.

  • The bloomy surface of the peach looked inviting.

  • After the rain, the leaves appeared bloomy and fresh in the morning light.

  • I love the bloomy feel of fresh berries.

  • The ripe peach had a soft, bloomy skin, indicating it was ready to eat.

  • The artisans carefully crafted the cheese, ensuring it had a distinctly bloomy rind.

  • She admired the bloomy leaves of the plant, which glistened under the morning sun.

Synonyms

powdery
vsbloomy
4 3.0

Covered with fine, dry dust that easily falls off

is a natural soft surface coating rather than loose dust
floury
vsbloomy
3.9

Something that is soft, dry and powdery like flour

is a natural soft surface coating rather than an applied cooking residue

Antonyms

smooth
256 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

bare
217 2.2

Not covered or protected, showing the plain surface

How Powdery

bloomy
1 5.8
bloom
  • Specialized
7 6.9

Surface Forms

bloomy positive

Morphology

bloomy = bloom (semi-transparent) = bloom + y

The connection to 'bloom' is clear, but the meaning of a soft, powdery surface is specialized and not immediately obvious.

Etymology

Bloomy comes from bloom, which can also mean the soft, natural white or waxy cover you see on some fruit and leaves. So bloomy describes something with that soft, powdery surface.