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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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 May 2026
The fluffy potatoes bake up like a savory custard that will delight guests at any holiday gathering.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Mattress are high-end Concierge Suite Elite Pillow Tops, and bathrooms have fluffy robes and L’Occitane products.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Occasionally, the butter in quickbreads is creamed (whipped with sugar until fluffy) but more often, it’s melted or oil is used in its place.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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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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