Definition

Having a lot of snow or being covered with snow.

Example

The children were excited to play in the snowy park.

Conversation

I love how beautiful it looks outside on a snowy day.

Me too! It's perfect for making a snowman.

Yeah, and we should definitely go sledding later.

Absolutely! Nothing beats a fun day in the snowy weather.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowy → It is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "snowy" describes a condition characterized by the presence of snow.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'snow' which refers to frozen precipitation, and remember that 'snowy' means having the characteristic of being covered in snow.

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