Synonyms of powdery

Adjective


1. powdered, powdery, pulverized, pulverised, small-grained, fine-grained, fine (vs. coarse)

usage: consisting of fine particles; "powdered cellulose"; "powdery snow"; "pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding"

2. powdery, light (vs. dark), light-colored

usage: as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder; "a powdery blue"

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Definition and meaning of powdery (Dictionary)