1,400 new words in our dictionary! — Parasocial, glow-up, promposal & more
1,400 new words in our dictionary! — More

blousy

adjective

Definition of blousynext
as in baggy

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blousy These Pact leggings are designed for everyday wear and look great with oversized sweaters and knee-high boots, blousy tops and ballet flats, or sneakers and an oversized flannel shirt for a more casual ensemble. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 The long, blousy sleeves add coverage in cooler Southern temperatures while keeping things airy. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 Peonies look romantic, with their full, blousy blooms, and embody romance and good fortune. — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blousy
  1. baggy
  2. saggy
Adjective
  • Men's knit vests were styled like halters and worn over button-down shirts and thin long johns peeked out of baggy boxers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Jean shorts helped attendees beat the heat, and there was even some unexpected layering, like a jean shift dress worn over baggy jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of baggy
Adjective
  • The straps are adjustable and the material doesn’t look saggy or worn after a few washes.
    — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The pants have a straight-leg silhouette and an elastic waistband that offers the right amount of stretch for comfortable sitting and movement without feeling loose or saggy.
    — Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Definition of saggy

Browse Nearby Words

blotto
blousy
bloviate
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Blousy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blousy. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of tactile

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
image of the words cracker fly and sale arranged in a triangle with the word fire in the middle
Triple Play Quiz Find the word that pairs with each of the three g...
See All