Downy and Scratchy

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Downy adjective - Smooth or delicate in appearance or feel.

Usage example: the downy surface of a ripe peach

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Scratchy is an antonym for downy.

Nearby Word: downiness

Scratchy adjective - Having leaves or branches which are likely to cause a scratch.

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Downy is an antonym for scratchy.

Nearby Words: scratch, scratched, scratching

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