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
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
Reviewers cite the fluffy, cloud-like filling as the impetus for better rest.
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Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Once the chalky fungal plug is ripped apart, the infected and disemboweled cicada flies around, raining down fluffy, brown spores.
—Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, shortening, and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used peachy tones on Zendaya's cheeks and lips, with equally soft eyes, a fluffy lash, and strong brow to set off the flushed skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2024
Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Thicker, fluffier cloths will have a GSM between 300 and 500.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Just spread some of this creamy egg salad onto fluffy, buttery brioche buns.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Once the chalky fungal plug is ripped apart, the infected and disemboweled cicada flies around, raining down fluffy, brown spores.
—Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, shortening, and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used peachy tones on Zendaya's cheeks and lips, with equally soft eyes, a fluffy lash, and strong brow to set off the flushed skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2024
Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Thicker, fluffier cloths will have a GSM between 300 and 500.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Just spread some of this creamy egg salad onto fluffy, buttery brioche buns.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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fluffy
adjective
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
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