PILLOWY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

pillowy

adjective

Definition of pillowy

as in vaporous

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Recent Examples of pillowy At the top of these steps is the Mountain Fortress and one of its pillowy Nine Skies. — A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026 The nostalgic crunchy-yet-pillowy texture, mixed with the tangy snap of the dill pickle flavor, made this my new go-to snack. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 Portillo’s chili cheese dog ignores Windy City convention, pairing a snappy, all-beef frank and pillowy poppy seed bun with a generous swipe of hearty chili and slice of American cheese. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026 The best part was by far the soft and pillowy flour tortilla. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 Bursting with juicy mango and wrapped in a soft, pillowy haze, this IPA brings big Midway energy to every sip. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy

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

It’s formulated to add weightless moisture and shine while taming flyaways and frizz.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
John, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, has spent the past five years working on a class of models called weightless neural networks.

— Jackie Snow, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026

Definition of weightless

Adjective

That includes the lightweight main event between Mateusz Gamrot and the fast-rising Quillan Salkilld.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The antenna is extremely lightweight, and the team miniaturized it to be both the right size and shape to fit the tiny helicopters, which sit just 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the ground at rest.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 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
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

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

Her lively cast, led by a buoyant Ella Rubin, bounce off each other in a remote, gorgeous, lakeside setting on which the show’s entire story pivots.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters).

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 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

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