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wattig

cottony, soft and cloud-like in texture

adjective VAT-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Usage Note

wattig describes a texture resembling cotton wool (Watte): very soft, light, and slightly compressible. Applied to clouds, certain soft fabrics, or the interior of bread with an open, airy crumb. Often has a pleasant connotation.

Examples

"Die Wolken sahen wattig und federleicht aus."

Natural Translation

The clouds looked cottony and light as a feather.

Literal Translation

The clouds looked cottony and feather-light.

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