fluffy

adjective

\ ˈflə-fē

fluffier; fluffiest

Definition of fluffy

1a : 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for fluffy

Synonyms

airy, ethereal, gossamer, gossamery, light

Antonyms

heavy, leaden

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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On Thursday, the birds were still covered with fluffy down, with feathers developing like spikes on their tails and wings. — Genevieve Bookwalter, chicagotribune.com, "Field Museum researchers place tracking bands on falcons hatched atop Evanston library," 6 June 2019 Mackenzie Makatche is a Delaware County dog mom to nine big, fluffy, and lovable Newfoundlands and documents her pet parenting journey for more than 37,000 followers on Instagram. — Ray Boyd, https://www.inquirer.com, "Overdose death changes two families forever; The future of Germantown High School | Morning Newsletter," 6 June 2019 Flannelette, on the other hand, is soft, fluffy, made from plant fiber and instantly flammable. — Serah-marie Mcmahon, Teen Vogue, "This New Book Is All About the Dark (And Sometimes Bloody) History of Fashion," 12 Apr. 2019 The cheese is fresh-tasting, slightly tangy and fluffy, the opposite of a smothering mozzarella-blanket, and enriched with both a bright-yellow egg yolk and a pat of melting butter. — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, "Feels like family: Seattle’s Dacha Diner might be your new favorite place," 29 Mar. 2019 Quilted, fluffy, and snuggly, these pieces will make the next polar vortex much more bearable. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "The 8 Best Accessory Trends of Fall 2019," 14 Mar. 2019 Fold in marshmallow creme and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Chocolate Stout Whoopie Pies," 15 Feb. 2019 Breakfast started with a fruit course, with main dish choices that included eggs Benedict with Montreal-style smoked beef and hollandaise, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with warm blueberries, and local smoked salmon and egg scramble. — Jennifer Franklin, USA TODAY, "You won’t want to miss a moment of this unforgettable and luxurious Canadian train journey," 6 June 2019 Using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Double White Chocolate Cake," 29 Nov. 2018

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