woolly

[ˈwʊli]

woolly Definition

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

Synonyms for woolly

• fuzzy
• shaggy
• fleecy
• blurry
• hairy

Antonyms for woolly

• clear
• precise
• sharp

Phrases with woolly

• woolly thinking

  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.

• woolly mammoth

  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.