Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state of being snowy, in any sense.
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- noun The property or condition of being
snowy .
Etymologies
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Examples
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So yesterday I got caught up in the snowiness of it all, bundled myself up, and went outside to run down the hill and feel the falling snow bounce off of my face as I flew by.
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His swarthy skin contrasted most attractively with the snowiness of his linen.
Shameless KAREN ROBARDS 2010
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So yesterday I got caught up in the snowiness of it all, bundled myself up, and went outside to run down the hill and feel the falling snow bounce off of my face as I flew by.
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His swarthy skin contrasted most attractively with the snowiness of his linen.
Shameless KAREN ROBARDS 2010
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The writer wants to stress the coldness of the New England winter, rather than its interminable length, its gloominess, its snowiness and many other qualities that it always possesses.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004
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The writer wants to stress the coldness of the New England winter, rather than its interminable length, its gloominess, its snowiness and many other qualities that it always possesses.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004
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Henriette felt that she and Peterle, well washed as their garments were, formed drab blots on the snowiness of the room.
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Now, with a proud grace, he raised his head, -- not to look at me, but across me, at the lilies, to satiate himself with their odorous snowiness.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 Various
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She made discreet pilgrimages to look at those dainty things so dear to her, lingerie white and soft and fine, satin slippers, fans, gloves and a wedding gown of dazzling snowiness.
The Way of the Wind Zoe Anderson Norris
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He was in full evening dress, and Kedzie had always marveled at the snowiness of his linen.
We Can't Have Everything Rupert Hughes 1914
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