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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Washing rice removes surface starch; wash for fluffy grains or skip for creamy, starchy dishes like risotto or rice pudding.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
The biscuit itself is perfectly soft and fluffy.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
The fluffy wonders known as Southern-style biscuits are a must-have on any picnic table in this region of the country.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fluffy
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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