pillowy

adjective

Definition of pillowynext
as in vaporous

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Recent Examples of pillowy These pillowy Portuguese-style donuts are rolled in sugar and feature different fillings, such as custard or chocolate. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 The mango passionfruit filling complemented the doughnut’s slightly sweet flavor, while the crème brûlée’s caramelized top added a nice crunch to the pillowy dough. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 The pillowy gnocchi makes a delicious seasonal base for a quick weeknight meal—just toss in butter and maybe a little sage. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Morning Buns These pillowy morning buns were inspired by the original Brittany Buns from Madison, Wisconsin. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026 Texas Roadhouse, the restaurant chain known for its hand-cut steaks and pillowy yeast rolls, is set to swing open the doors on another Charlotte-area restaurant this fall. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026 The unique naite thread format gives it a pillowy consistency that hydrates and plumps the deepest of fine lines without leaving a greasy finish. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026 Add a pitcher filled with pillowy hydrangeas—the island’s signature bloom—and an everyday object becomes part of the occasion. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy
  1. vaporous
  2. weightless
  3. lightweight
  4. cumulous
  5. lighter-than-air
  6. buoyant
  7. unsubstantial
  8. downy
Adjective
  • In the Christian tradition, these words are a grim warning of our transience, the vaporous substance of our lives.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of vaporous
Adjective
  • One bottle promises the nourishment of oil and the weightless finish of a serum.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Priced at $1,450, the pumps add an almost weightless quality to the outfit, with their barely-there construction echoing the transparency of the ribbon skirt.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of weightless
Adjective
  • Brush Air’s Design and Daily Use Brush Air offers a slim, pen-style design with four brushing modes, which Bixdo presents as a lightweight option for travel.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The company offers a lightweight, easy-to-navigate product that feels intuitive and non-intrusive.
    — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 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
  • The volunteer-run group is pursuing an unconventional Airship to Orbit plan that could use lighter-than-air vehicles to reach space.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That’s likely due to the shoes’ lighter-than-air cushioning that’s made with the highest energy-return foam that the brand has ever made.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighter-than-air
Adjective
  • In the first installment, most of the kids are buoyant, unaware, their eyes glittering with naïveté.
    — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • At Christie’s on Tuesday night, the underbidding activity was buoyant for many European Old Masters and established contemporary Asian artists, from Peter Paul Rubens to Liu Ye, now in his 60s.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 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
  • And when prices rocket upward — whether for food, gas or other items — consumers can count on a slow, downy descent.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of downy

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“Pillowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillowy. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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