Meaning of the word wooly in English

What does wooly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wooly

US /ˈwʊl.i/

UK /ˈwʊl.i/

covered with wool or a substance resembling wool

Example:

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The sheep had a thick, wooly coat.

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He wore a warm, wooly hat.

Synonym:

fleecy hairy shaggy fluffy downy

lacking clarity or distinctness; vague or confused

Example:

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His explanation was a bit wooly and hard to follow.

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She had some wooly ideas about how to solve the problem.

Synonym:

vague unclear fuzzy indistinct confused

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