woolly

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• wooly (US)

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ʊli

[edit] Adjective

woolly (comparative woollier, superlative woolliest)

1. Made of wool.
2. Having a thick, soft texture, as if made of wool.

   woolly hair

3. (figuratively) Of thinking, principles, etc, based on emotion rather than logic.

   That's the sort of woolly thinking that causes wars to start.

[edit] Related terms

• woolly-minded (British), wooly-minded (US)