powdery.

Having the fine, loose texture of powder or being coated with it.

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Words that belong together

• powdery snow
• powdery dust
• powdery soil

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Powdery snow blew off the ridge.

The dry path broke into powdery dust under their feet.

Her palm left a mark in the powdery soil.

Usage notes

Primary category: environment. Can describe dry snow, dust, or soil; emphasizes very small particles and little cohesion. Comparative: more powdery; superlative: most powdery. Related noun: powder.