pudekowy

Pudekowy is an adjective in the Polish language used to describe something that relates to powder or possesses a powdery texture. It is formed from the noun pudek (powder) with the common adjectival ending -owy.

In cosmetics and related domains, pudekowy may refer to a finish that imitates or uses loose or pressed powder, often suggesting a matte, soft-focus appearance. In modern Polish, however, the form pudrowy is far more common for describing makeup finishes. The word appears more frequently in historical texts or literary usage than in everyday speech.

Outside cosmetics, pudekowy can describe surfaces that are dusty, chalky, or powder-like, such as a pudekowy pył on shelves or a pudekowa warstwa coating a product. The term can carry nuances of delicacy and dryness, contrasting with glossy or creamy textures.

Today pudekowy is relatively rare in contemporary standard Polish and is mainly encountered in older literature, specialized linguistic discussions, or creative writing. When referring to powder-based textures in everyday language, speakers typically use pudrowy.

See also: pudrowy, makijaż, pył, tekstylia.