Definition

Having a soft and fluffy texture similar to that of young feathers.

Example

The pillow was filled with downlike material, making it very comfortable to sleep on.

Conversation

I just bought a new pillow, and it's so downlike!

Really? That sounds super comfy!

Yeah, it feels so soft, almost like sleeping on clouds.

I need to get one like that for my bed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'downlike' is formed from 'down' (from Old English 'dūn', meaning a slope or hill) and '-like' (meaning resembling or similar to). Therefore, 'downlike' describes something that resembles or is similar to a downward slope or hill.

Memory Tip

Think of 'down' as a slope and '-like' meaning similar to — so 'downlike' refers to something that has the quality of being sloped down.

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