pillowy

adjective

Definition of pillowynext
as in vaporous

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Recent Examples of pillowy Their cushioned footbeds and pillowy heels prevent foot fatigue, cramping, and pain. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Seriously, after just seven days, users noticed smoother fine lines and soft, pillowy skin. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026 The sneaker is made with extra-large versions of On’s signature pods, which cushion the ground to make each step feel pillowy. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 This strawberry and basil pavlova recipe only requires a sheet pan and minimal kitchen equipment to make a light, pillowy meringue that's the perfect sweet vehicle for syrupy strawberries and fresh basil. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 The same pillowy, pull-apart dough gets spread with garlic-herb butter and layered with mozzarella, sharp white cheddar, and Parmesan before being rolled, sliced, and baked until golden. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 Teams like Haiti, Jordan and Curacao provide pillowy cushions in otherwise mean-spirited, competitive groups. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 Shaped like mini versions of their namesake fruits, these whimsical, pillowy marshmallows get their sweet strawberry and watermelon flavors from strawberry powder, watermelon powder, and natural flavors. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 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
  • 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
  • The sky above is filled with eagles, an American flag and vaporous images.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of vaporous
Adjective
  • The key here is to find a jacket that’s weightless enough to keep sweat at bay while providing just the right amount of warmth on a brisk summer evening or early morning.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • Beloved by customers for their buttery-soft, ultra-smooth feel and weightless comfort, they’re designed to move effortlessly with you from one itinerary to the next.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
Definition of weightless
Adjective
  • The weather service said people should drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing and use air conditioning.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Save on lightweight tanks, breezy shorts, easy skirts, and travel-ready tote bags that are ideal for everything from beach days to airport terminals.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 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
  • At the end, after an angel in a cumulous cloud of white rescued the little prince from loneliness, the two groups paraded out again, this time the collaged suiting shed to reveal simple tweed dresses: round-necked, long-sleeved, calf-length, with a column of tiny gold buttons down the back.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
Definition of cumulous
Adjective
  • Its elastic Nap smocking and lighter-than-air fabric stay comfortable all the while — even when commuting in 90-degree weather.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Airships, on the other hand, emit little carbon because their vertical lift comes from lighter-than-air gases such as helium instead of burning fuel during diagonal ascent, and their propeller propulsion can be entirely electric.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of lighter-than-air
Adjective
  • Johnson and his colleagues are now arguing that the formation of continents on Earth was caused largely by an intense, sustained barrage of asteroid impacts that kept the early crust hot and thin enough to make buoyant continents possible.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
  • But estimate-beating earnings reports and buoyant guidance—which the 1990s tech bubble lacked—haven’t been enough to sustain bullishness as investors start to doubt whether profits will come in as strong as expected.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 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
  • 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
  • Plants produce a basal rosette of downy foliage in their first year and flower in the second season, after which the plants typically die out.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Definition of downy

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