flowyadj.

Brit.

/ˈfləʊi/, U.S.

/ˈfloʊi/

Forms: 1600s– flowy, 1700s–1900s flowey.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: flow v., flow n.¹, -y suffix¹ 1

Etymology: < either flow v. or flow n.¹ + -y suffix¹ 1. Perhaps compare the following earlier instances of the form flowy (also flowey), although given the context it seems more likely that these show errors for flow'ry than the present word:1668 J. Wells Pract. Sabbatarian xii. 89 Now here is the flowy field for the soul to meditate in, in the freshest morning.1689 R. Gould Poems 20 Fancy..unconfin'd, her roving Journey takes O'er Hills, o'er Dales, o'er flowy Meads and Lakes.1771 ‘Member of Church in Christ’ Gospel 19 They..clapt their hands at the stake, in confirmation of the flowey truths, holy propositions, and sublime precepts of the gospel of Christ.

1. Characterized by flowing; = flowing adj. 1a. rare before 20th cent.In quot. 1798 a humorous translation of the fifth month of the French revolutionary calendar (see Pluviose n.).

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > progressive motion > specific manner of progressive motion > [adjective] > continuously

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flowing1700

flowy1798

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1798 True Briton 15 Jan. Republican Calendar. Translated for the Benefit of the Army of England... Pluviose,..Flowy.

1805 M. Lewis Jrnl. 12 Apr. in Jrnls. Lewis & Clark Exped. (1987) IV. 28 It [sc. the wind] became violent & flowey accompanied with thunder and a little rain.

1930 Evening Gaz. (Xenia, Ohio) 16 Oct. 7/4 (advt.) Fresh sweet cream and rich country butter, blended into a delightful, flowy, fondant, and coated with..chocolate.

1997 Billboard 9 Aug. 23/1 The fact that ‘Creation’ is not filled with ‘laid-back flowy music’.

2007 Mountain Bike May 66/1 If you want a mellower ride, head over to the Hurricane Rim Trail. Its 7.5-miles of singletrack are fast and flowy.

2. Of a garment, hair, etc.: that flows or falls in loose, undulating curves. Cf. flow v. 5. Now the usual sense.

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the world > space > relative position > support > hanging or suspension > [adjective] > hanging down > streaming

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loose1781

streamy1813

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1925 Women's Wear 9 July 55/3 One smart model..had flowy handkerchief godets placed on side of skirt to give fulness.

1977 Texas Monthly Oct. 222/1 (advt.) Gypsy-colored challis, flower-printed wine, pink and black, soft, flowy, with drawstring neckline.

1996 Guardian 18 Dec. ii. 10 When I get home, I'll change into a long black dress, something flowy.

2009 S. Culberson & T. Trivas Princess Found (2010) xlviii. 155 I spent my entire life trying to hide my nappy, kinky hair... Straight flowy hair was beautiful to me.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	flowy
释义	flowyadj. Brit. /ˈfləʊi/, U.S. /ˈfloʊi/ Forms: 1600s– flowy, 1700s–1900s flowey. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: flow v., flow n.¹, -y suffix¹ 1 Etymology: < either flow v. or flow n.¹ + -y suffix¹ 1. Perhaps compare the following earlier instances of the form flowy (also flowey), although given the context it seems more likely that these show errors for flow'ry than the present word:1668 J. Wells Pract. Sabbatarian xii. 89 Now here is the flowy field for the soul to meditate in, in the freshest morning.1689 R. Gould Poems 20 Fancy..unconfin'd, her roving Journey takes O'er Hills, o'er Dales, o'er flowy Meads and Lakes.1771 ‘Member of Church in Christ’ Gospel 19 They..clapt their hands at the stake, in confirmation of the flowey truths, holy propositions, and sublime precepts of the gospel of Christ. 1. Characterized by flowing; = flowing adj. 1a. rare before 20th cent.In quot. 1798 a humorous translation of the fifth month of the French revolutionary calendar (see Pluviose n.). ΘΚΠ the world > movement > progressive motion > specific manner of progressive motion > [adjective] > continuously ambulativea1400 flowing1700 flowy1798 onflowing1839 1798 True Briton 15 Jan. Republican Calendar. Translated for the Benefit of the Army of England... Pluviose,..Flowy. 1805 M. Lewis Jrnl. 12 Apr. in Jrnls. Lewis & Clark Exped. (1987) IV. 28 It [sc. the wind] became violent & flowey accompanied with thunder and a little rain. 1930 Evening Gaz. (Xenia, Ohio) 16 Oct. 7/4 (advt.) Fresh sweet cream and rich country butter, blended into a delightful, flowy, fondant, and coated with..chocolate. 1997 Billboard 9 Aug. 23/1 The fact that ‘Creation’ is not filled with ‘laid-back flowy music’. 2007 Mountain Bike May 66/1 If you want a mellower ride, head over to the Hurricane Rim Trail. Its 7.5-miles of singletrack are fast and flowy. 2. Of a garment, hair, etc.: that flows or falls in loose, undulating curves. Cf. flow v. 5. Now the usual sense. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > support > hanging or suspension > [adjective] > hanging down > streaming streaming1567 plemmirrulate1592 flowing1606 flying1607 loose1781 streamy1813 fly-away1843 flowy1925 1925 Women's Wear 9 July 55/3 One smart model..had flowy handkerchief godets placed on side of skirt to give fulness. 1977 Texas Monthly Oct. 222/1 (advt.) Gypsy-colored challis, flower-printed wine, pink and black, soft, flowy, with drawstring neckline. 1996 Guardian 18 Dec. ii. 10 When I get home, I'll change into a long black dress, something flowy. 2009 S. Culberson & T. Trivas Princess Found (2010) xlviii. 155 I spent my entire life trying to hide my nappy, kinky hair... Straight flowy hair was beautiful to me. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1798
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