woolly

[ˈwʊli]

woolly Definition

  • 1made of wool or resembling wool in texture or appearance
  • 2lacking clarity or precision

Using woolly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "woolly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a warm woolly sweater.

  • Example

    The sheep had a thick, woolly coat.

  • Example

    His explanation was woolly and hard to follow.

  • Example

    The professor's lecture was woolly and lacked structure.

woolly Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with woolly

  • unclear or imprecise thinking

    Example

    The politician's woolly thinking led to confusion among voters.

  • woolly-headed

    confused or muddled in thought

    Example

    I'm feeling a bit woolly-headed this morning; I need some coffee.

  • an extinct species of elephant that lived during the Ice Age

    Example

    The woolly mammoth is often depicted in prehistoric art.

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Summary: woolly in Brief

The term 'woolly' [ˈwʊli] can describe something made of wool or resembling wool in texture or appearance, such as 'She wore a warm woolly sweater.' It can also refer to unclear or imprecise things, like 'His explanation was woolly and hard to follow.' Other phrases include 'woolly thinking,' meaning unclear or imprecise thinking, and 'woolly-headed,' meaning confused or muddled in thought.