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

2 of 2

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

The fluffy cushions feel like sitting on a cloud, and reviewers have mentioned how easy this durable chair is to set up. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

The roll is a brioche that’s soft and fluffy enough on the inside and toasted just to the point of a light char on the outside. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Even a quick morning shower can feel luxurious with a soft and fluffy towel to dry off with. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

Sunpark manages a variety of restaurant chains, including Takagi Coffee, which is famous for its fluffy soufflé pancakes and has an outlet in Beverly Grove. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 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