fluffy

1 of 2

adjective

ˈflə-fē 

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

fluffily

ˈflə-fə-lē 

adverb

fluffiness

ˈflə-fē-nəs 

noun

fluffiness

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noun

fluff·​i·​ness -fēnə̇s 

-fin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being fluffy

Synonyms of fluffy

Adjective

• light

Examples of fluffy in a Sentence

Adjective

the fluffy fur of a kitten

Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy.

furniture with big fluffy cushions

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Gardeners love these fluffy flowers for their layers upon layers of soft petals and long-lasting blooms. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026

The result includes fluffier, fresher-smelling towels that feel more like new. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 June 2026

As for the 78 fluffy felines rescued from the residence, the PSPCA said in a Sunday, June 14, update that as of Monday, June 15, some of the adult cats are available for adoption. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

Here's her recipe for ultra-fluffy bedding. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fluffy

• buffy
• puffy
• scruffy
• stuffy

Kids Definition

fluffy

adjective

ˈfləf-ē 

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