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billowy

American  
[bil-oh-ee] / ˈbɪl oʊ i /

adjective

billowier, billowiest
  1. characterized by or full of billows; surging.

    a rough, billowy sea.


ˈbillowy British  
/ ˈbɪləʊɪ /

adjective

  1. full of or forming billows

    a billowy sea

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Other Word Forms

  • billowiness noun

Etymology

Origin of billowy

First recorded in 1605–15; billow + -y 1

Example Sentences

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More specifically, Cloud Dancer - a white described as "lofty" and "billowy" which "serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection".

From BBC

“Cloud Dancer is a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity,” they wrote.

From Salon

Dressed in baggy jeans and a billowy linen shirt, she sips a green juice as a takeout bag from Sqirl sits next to her on a picnic table.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans appreciated his uncommon blend of speed and power and his otherworldly slides, landing on red dirt as if it was a billowy cloud.

From Los Angeles Times

The icing has melted down the sides and pooled around the billowy cream.

From Salon