snowy
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.when a lot of snow is falling or the weather is cold enough for snow.
adj.characterized by the falling of snow or meteorological conditions conducive to snow.
Simple“It was a cold and snowy day, so we stayed inside by the fire.”
In context“The forecast predicts a snowy week ahead, which will likely cause significant delays for commuters traveling through the mountain passes.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.covered with a layer of white snow.
adj.blanketed or covered with snow.
Simple“The snowy mountains looked beautiful in the morning sunlight.”
In context“The hikers struggled to find the trail beneath the deep, snowy drifts that had accumulated overnight.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a very bright, pure white color like snow.
adj.possessing a pure, brilliant white color resembling that of fresh snow.
Simple“The bird had beautiful snowy feathers that stood out against the green trees.”
In context“The bride chose a gown of snowy silk, which shimmered elegantly under the cathedral's soft lighting.”
Synonymssnow whitepure white - 04 C2 Proficiency
n.an informal name for a snowy owl or a snowy egret.
n.an informal designation for specific avian species characterized by white plumage, such as the snowy owl or snowy egret.
Simple“We were lucky to spot a snowy hunting near the edge of the field.”
In context“Local birdwatchers gathered at the marshland hoping to catch a glimpse of the snowy that had been reported nesting nearby.”
From Middle English snowy, snawy, from Old English snāwiġ. By surface analysis, snow + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.