FLUFFY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

fluffy

adjective

ˈflə-fē

Definition of fluffy

as in light

resembling air in lightness big fluffy pillows

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Recent Examples of fluffy After coffee, visitors can head into the pasture to meet goats and fluffy Highland cows. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 My plastic fork sliced right through the fluffy, dessert-like dish after topping it off with some syrup, and the taste wasn’t too far off from the ones back home. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 Lisa paired her sheer gown with a voluminous red fluffy coat that fanned several feet behind her. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. — Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluffy

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light

Adjective

Enjoy eggs cooked to order, fry-ups, or lighter continental fare under a glass roof, hanging plants, and basket pendant lights.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
This was followed last month by the Alphafly 4, a lighter, more energy-giving version of the brand’s marathon shoe.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of light

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fluid

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