Down'y, a.
a. [See Down.] 1. Covered with down or nap, or with pubescence or soft hairs. “A downy feather.” Shak.
Plants that . . . have downy or velvet rind upon their leaves. Bacon.
Sense 2. Made of, or resembling, down; down-like; hence, soft; calm; soothing; quiet. “Downy wings.” Dryden. “Downy pillow.” Pope. “Time steals on with downy feet.” Young.