fluffier; fluffiest
1
a
: covered with or resembling fluff
b
: being light and soft or airy : puffed up
a fluffy omelet
2
: lacking in meaning or substance : superficial sense 2c
Examples of fluffy in a Sentence
the fluffy fur of a kitten
Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy.
furniture with big fluffy cushions
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When cooked, couscous has a light, fluffy texture and a nutty, slightly sweet flavor.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2024
Meet Zia, my dilute calico who enjoys chasing droplets of water in the tub and lying flat on her back, like a fluffy rug in a log cabin.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Terry bath robes and slippers are readily available in the armoire, and the simultaneously supportive and fluffy mattress guarantees a perfect night’s sleep.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
The insides are fluffy and a crisp, salty edge forms along the perimeter.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2024
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2024
Meet Zia, my dilute calico who enjoys chasing droplets of water in the tub and lying flat on her back, like a fluffy rug in a log cabin.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Terry bath robes and slippers are readily available in the armoire, and the simultaneously supportive and fluffy mattress guarantees a perfect night’s sleep.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
The insides are fluffy and a crisp, salty edge forms along the perimeter.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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fluffy
adjective
fluffier; fluffiest
1
: having, covered with, or resembling fluff or down
the fluffy fur of a kitten
2
: being light and soft or airy : puffed up
a fluffy omelet
fluffiness
noun
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