PILLOWY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

pillowy

adjective

Definition of pillowy

as in vaporous

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Recent Examples of pillowy 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 Marked down a rare 36 percent, these chic loafers are crafted from sleek leather for a streamlined, sophisticated look on the outside and a pillowy feel on the inside, leaving all-day comfort at the forefront. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 They’re also designed with memory foam insoles for a pillowy feel with each step. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 July 2026 Nosková, the 21-year-old Czech whose buzzsaw serve and pillowy touch have propelled her through the draw this past fortnight, took a 6-4, 6-4 win over the 24-year-old Ukrainian. — James Hansen, New York Times, 9 July 2026 This strawberry and basil pavlova recipe only requires a sheet pan and minimal kitchen equipment to make a light, pillowy meringue that's the perfect sweet vehicle for syrupy strawberries and fresh basil. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Shaped like mini versions of their namesake fruits, these whimsical, pillowy marshmallows get their sweet strawberry and watermelon flavors from strawberry powder, watermelon powder, and natural flavors. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

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Adjective

Hz [Warp] Warp lodestars Seefeel are most recognizable for their vaporous blend of shoegaze, ambient, and experimental electronic music.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The sky above is filled with eagles, an American flag and vaporous images.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of vaporous

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

Adjective

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

Definition of cumulous

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

Flavors of black cherry, star anise, and mint are set into downy tannins that linger on the palate.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Plants produce a basal rosette of downy foliage in their first year and flower in the second season, after which the plants typically die out.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

Definition of downy

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