Pillowy: meaning, definitions and examples

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pillowy

 

[ หˆpษชloสŠi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance or texture

The term 'pillowy' describes something that is soft and resembles a pillow in its texture or comfort. It often refers to items that provide a sense of coziness, such as bedding or cushions. The word evokes feelings of comfort, warmth, and relaxation, making it commonly used in describing products designed for leisure, such as pillows, soft blankets, or plush seating. It can also imply a quality that is inviting and nurturing.

Synonyms

cushy, downy, fluffy, plush, soft

Examples of usage

  • The bed was topped with pillowy cushions.
  • She wrapped herself in a pillowy blanket.
  • His pillow felt wonderfully pillowy against his head.

Translations

Translations of the word "pillowy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น macio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฆเฅเคฆเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kissenartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbantal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดัƒัˆะบะพะฟะพะดั–ะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poduszkowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒƒใ‚ทใƒงใƒณใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moelleux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acolchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yastฤฑk gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฟ ์…˜ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ูˆุณุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polลกtรกล™ovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vankรบลกovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒๆž•ๅคด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blazinast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kodda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‚ั‹า› ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yastฤฑq kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ como almohada

Etymology

The word 'pillowy' is derived from the noun 'pillow,' which has its roots in the Old English word 'pyle,' meaning 'a cushion or pillow.' The term has evolved over centuries, originating from various languages including Germanic roots. The suffix '-y' is often used in English to form adjectives that indicate a characteristic of the noun it modifies. Thus, 'pillowy' essentially conveys the idea of being soft, filled, or comfortable like a pillow. This descriptive nature has made it popular in contemporary language, particularly in contexts related to comfort, home furnishings, and lifestyle. The association with physical softness and a sense of comfort continues to shape its usage in marketing and everyday conversation.