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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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Turkish marble covers almost every inch of the bathrooms here, which come with fluffy, oversized towels and Etro amenities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The result is truly golden, hot fries that come out with a crunch to the bite and a fluffy stuffing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Oats have a milder flavor and a soft, creamy texture when cooked, while quinoa has a slightly nutty flavor and a light, fluffy texture.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 2 Mar. 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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