Definition

In a manner that resembles or is characteristic of snow, often referring to something being covered with snow or falling like snow.

Example

The landscape looked beautiful as it snowily transformed into a winter wonderland.

Conversation

Did you see how snowily it was falling yesterday?

Yes, it looked beautiful outside!

I love when it snows snowily like that, it feels so cozy.

Absolutely! It's the perfect weather for hot chocolate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowily → It is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "-ily" (a suffix forming adverbs meaning in a manner of). The word "snowily" means in a manner that resembles or is characteristic of snow.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'snow' and remember that 'snowily' describes something done in a way that resembles snow.

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