pillowy

American

[pil-oh-ee] / ˈpɪl oʊ i /

adjective

pillowlike; soft; yielding.

a pillowy carpet.

Etymology

Origin of pillowy

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

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pillowy

And don’t pay attention only to the pillowy feel under your feet, Dennis says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

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

From Slate ● Sep. 2, 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

The finished dumpling — which can be enjoyed as a quick snack or meal — is deliciously pillowy and spicy with a hint of zing.

From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2026

She gathers me up in her pillowy arm and kisses the top of my head.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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