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Fluffy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Fluffy describes something soft, light, and airy in texture, often used for fabrics, fur, or clouds. It suggests a gentle, delicate quality that feels pleasant to touch or look at.

fluffy

/ˈflʌfi/ /ˈflʌfi/

Definition:

Soft and light in texture, often describing fur, hair, or fabric.

Synonyms:

fuzzy, downy, fleecy, feathery

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

rough, coarse

Common Collocations:

fluffy towel, fluffy clouds, fluffy kitten

Derivatives:

fluffiness, fluffier, fluffiest

Usage Tips:

Use "fluffy" to describe things that are airy and soft to the touch.

Common Phrases:

light as a feather, on cloud nine, like a feather pillow

Etymology:

Derived from "fluff," likely imitative of the sound or feel of something soft.

Examples:

  • 1. The kitten has fluffy white fur.
  • 2. She baked fluffy pancakes for breakfast.
  • 3. The pillows were so fluffy I sank right into them.
  • 4. His scarf was warm and fluffy against the cold wind.

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