fluffy

adjective

ˈflə-fē 

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

fluffily

ˈflə-fə-lē 

adverb

fluffiness

ˈflə-fē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of fluffy

• light

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

There are 119 rooms and suites, many of which have views down La Rambla towards the Med, all designed in sophisticated neutrals with luxury touches like Diptyque products, a sparkling wine on arrival, and fluffy robes. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Inside, temperatures hover between 50 and 54 degrees, with humidity and airflow constantly adjusted to grow fluffy white rinds and unlock maximum flavor. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

There’s warmth here too—soft Egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy robes, and all the perks of a hotel without actually being one. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Cream on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping once or twice. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fluffy

• buffy
• puffy
• scruffy
• stuffy

Kids Definition

fluffy

adjective

ˈfləf-ē 

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