CUMULOUS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

cumulous

adjective

Definition of cumulous

as in pillowy

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Recent Examples of cumulous Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment. — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023 At the end, after an angel in a cumulous cloud of white rescued the little prince from loneliness, the two groups paraded out again, this time the collaged suiting shed to reveal simple tweed dresses: round-necked, long-sleeved, calf-length, with a column of tiny gold buttons down the back. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023 The Space Launch Delta 45 weather squadron predicts a 70% chance for good conditions citing the possibility of anvil clouds moving into the area along with potential violation of its cumulous cloud rule. — Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 Primary concerns are cumulous clouds, a thick cloud layer and surface electric field conditions. — Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Dec. 2021 In tribute to the Texas-size clouds over Houston, architect Steven Holl jacketed the exterior with rounded, incandescent ribs, giving the three-story building the soft, puffy feel of a cumulous white night-light. — Michael Agresta, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2021 Who wouldn’t love to be wrapped in a big, fluffy, Care Bear-style cumulous? — Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY, 5 June 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulous

Adjective

Aerie’s loungewear has surprised my mom with its pillowy soft material that looks polished enough to run errands in.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Gnocchi followed, pillowy, in a ragù di mare bianco, aka a mixed seafood sauce.

— Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of pillowy

Adjective

But the two looks that stand out the most were dresses that Roach pulled straight from the couture shows in Paris—rarefied, one-of-a-kind gowns that few people ever get to see out in the world, let alone on an A-list celebrity.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Competing at his sixth and potentially final World Cup, Messi had delivered his usual rarefied excellence throughout the tournament — even at an age in which most soccer greats are well into retirement.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of rarefied

Adjective

Led by a team at Keio University in Tokyo, with collaborators including the MIT Media Lab, the team designed the lighter-than-air prototype to feel approachable, safe, and comfortable around people.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Its elastic Nap smocking and lighter-than-air fabric stay comfortable all the while — even when commuting in 90-degree weather.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of lighter-than-air

Adjective

On its face, the economy looks to be in good shape with low unemployment, steady spending and a buoyant stock market.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
That same market activity of buoyant investors seemed to power JPMorgan and Goldman’s blowout quarterly results because exuberance often translates into revenue lines for those big banks.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of buoyant

Adjective

Roadmaps are frequently high-level and unsubstantial.

— Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This can alter the amount and types of ACE-inhibiting peptides created during fermentation2—and possibly account for kombucha's unsubstantial effect on blood pressure.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025

Definition of unsubstantial

Adjective

Researchers achieve this by mounting a lightweight backpack, which houses a microcontroller, a radio receiver, and a power source, on the insect.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Built with aviation-grade aluminum panels, the robot combines durability with a lightweight design.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of lightweight

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