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
Recent Examples on the Web
The open, fluffy clusters of delicate blooms are what makes the spider flower (also known as cleome) a favorite among gardeners who want an easy-care annual that blooms in pink, purple, white, and lavender during the summertime.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Sam’s Club: This is a solid birthday cake, dense crumb with a nice vanilla flavor, fluffy cloud-like icing on the sweet side.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
The formula for her virality looked something like this: brutally honest observations divided by deadpan delivery plus beauty products minus the fluffy commentary that usually goes with them.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
Both dressed casually in shorts and T-shirts, the husband and wife topped off their summery looks with headbands featuring fluffy bunny ears.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
The crispy beef patties are smashed thin, topped with tangy pickles and razor-thin sweet onions, and then sandwiched between fluffy buns.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
These fluffy bite-sized sweets, one of our cutest ideas, are coated with cinnamon and brown sugar for a warm Valentine's brunch surprise.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
The Bradford pear tree, with its fluffy white early-spring blossoms, is a looker.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 28 of 32 Angel Biscuits These fluffy biscuits taste like they were sent straight from heaven to your plate.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Sam’s Club: This is a solid birthday cake, dense crumb with a nice vanilla flavor, fluffy cloud-like icing on the sweet side.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
The formula for her virality looked something like this: brutally honest observations divided by deadpan delivery plus beauty products minus the fluffy commentary that usually goes with them.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
Both dressed casually in shorts and T-shirts, the husband and wife topped off their summery looks with headbands featuring fluffy bunny ears.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
The crispy beef patties are smashed thin, topped with tangy pickles and razor-thin sweet onions, and then sandwiched between fluffy buns.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
These fluffy bite-sized sweets, one of our cutest ideas, are coated with cinnamon and brown sugar for a warm Valentine's brunch surprise.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
The Bradford pear tree, with its fluffy white early-spring blossoms, is a looker.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 28 of 32 Angel Biscuits These fluffy biscuits taste like they were sent straight from heaven to your plate.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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