WordGarden.iofluffy
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /flˈʌfi/
US
- /ˈfləfi/
Meanings
Adjective
soft, light, and airy in texture or appearance
light, soft, and full of air when describing food
lightweight, sentimental, or lacking serious substance
Beyond the definition
When something is fluffy, it feels soft, light, and full of air, like a cloud, a kitten's fur, or whipped cream. We often use it for things with a soft texture or a puffy shape, such as a freshly baked cake, a pile of pillows, or a dog with a thick coat. It gives the idea of comfort, warmth, and softness.
The word can also be used in a less literal way. Sometimes it describes something light and not very serious, like a fluffy movie, a fluffy story, or a piece of writing that is pleasant but does not go very deep. In both uses, the feeling is gentle, soft, and easy.
"Fluffy" is a warm, vivid word that usually describes something soft, airy, and light, often with a gentle puffed-up shape. It brings to mind clouds in the sky, baby animals with soft fur, feathers, blankets, cakes, pancakes, rice, or whipped cream. When we call something fluffy, we usually mean it feels pleasant, has a lot of air in it, or looks thick and soft rather than flat or heavy.
The word is very common for physical things. A towel can be fluffy after it comes out of the dryer. Bread, cakes, eggs, and mashed foods can be fluffy if they are light and full of air instead of dense. Hair, fur, and feathers can be fluffy when they stand out softly and make something look fuller. In these everyday uses, the word is positive and often suggests comfort, coziness, or something nice to touch.
It can also be used in a figurative way. A fluffy book, article, or conversation may be light, sweet, or entertaining, but not very deep, serious, or important. In that sense, the word can be slightly negative, depending on context. Still, even then it usually keeps the same basic feeling: something light rather than weighty, soft rather than sharp, and pleasant rather than intense. So whether you are talking about a cat's fur, a soft cake, or a simple romantic story, "fluffy" carries the idea of softness, airiness, and gentle lightness.
Examples
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Pet fur
Their cat is white and fluffy.
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Towels
She dried her hands on a warm, fluffy towel.
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Cooking texture
Whisk the eggs until they look pale and fluffy.
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Food texture
The rice turned out light and fluffy this time.
More examplesFewer examples
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Clouds
Big fluffy clouds drifted over the beach.
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Hair
In humid weather, my hair gets really fluffy.
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Light journalism
The magazine interview felt a little fluffy and avoided the difficult questions.
See also
Forms and spellings
3 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- fluffyadjective
Forms
- fluffiercomparativeadjective
- fluffiestsuperlativeadjective