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pillowy

American  
[pil-oh-ee] / ˈpɪl oʊ i /

adjective

  1. pillowlike; soft; yielding.

    a pillowy carpet.


Etymology

Origin of pillowy

First recorded in 1790–1800; pillow + -y 1

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We’ve watched celebrities undertake this shape-shifting toward pillowy lips, smooth foreheads, high cheekbones.

From Slate Sep. 2, 2026

For this sandwich, I wanted ciabatta because it is perhaps the most pillowy of the sturdy breads.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Since then, she's experimented with numerous genres and sounds before settling on the pillowy, jazz-toned sounds of her second album, The Art of Loving.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2026

Deckers Outdoor is best known as the maker of Ugg boots, even though sales there are likely to be overtaken in the coming year by the company’s Hoka brand of pillowy running shoes.

From Barron's Dec. 26, 2025

Even cold it’s pillowy and yeasty and a little bit sweet.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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