fluffy

/fluffy/

Thân thiện

The kitten has fluffy white fur.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Consisting of or covered with soft, light, and airy fibers or strands: Describes something that has a very soft, light, and often loose texture, similar to down feathers or cotton wool.
   • Light and soft in texture or appearance: Can describe food, clouds, or hair that appears soft, light, and airy.

Usage Examples

• Describing texture: (The kitten's fur is very soft and light.) (The pancakes were light and soft in texture.)
• Describing appearance: (The clouds looked soft, light, and airy.)

Advanced Usage

• "fluffy thinking" (informal, often slightly critical): Refers to ideas, writing, or conversation that is pleasant but not serious, substantial, or intellectually rigorous.

Variants and Related Words

• Fluff (noun): Soft, light fibers or particles; something inconsequential.
• Fluff (verb): To make something appear fuller or softer by shaking or brushing; to make a mistake in performing something.
• Fluffiness (noun): The quality of being fluffy.

Synonyms

• Downy: Covered with or resembling soft fine feathers or hair.
• Fleecy: Having a soft, woolly texture.
• Soft: Easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.
• Feathery: Resembling a feather or feathers in lightness and softness.

Antonyms

• Coarse: Rough or loose in texture or grain.
• Hard: Solid, firm, and resistant to pressure.
• Dense: Closely compacted in substance.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• A bit of fluff (informal, dated, often considered offensive): A derogatory term for a young woman perceived as attractive but not intelligent or substantial.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. like down or as soft as down

Từ đồng nghĩa

• downy
• downlike
• flossy