PILLOWY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

pillowy

adjective

Definition of pillowy

as in vaporous

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Recent Examples of pillowy Pork lacquered with a sweet, sticky glaze overflowed from the center of the pillowy bun. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Good bread makes any meal feel complete, and these pillowy sweet potato breadsticks might become your new go-to. — Hali Bey Ramdene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026 Snowboarders and skiing enthusiasts from around the world travel there for the pillowy snow on its mountains. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026 With delectable top notes of juicy peach nectar and pillowy marshmallow, the fragrance blends with sweet rice milk and vanilla bean to create a creamy dessert-like finish. — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026 Order a full meal or just sip drinks and nosh on the onion-forward, slightly spicy salsa and fresh chips, or leisurely sop up green chile with pillowy tortillas and bask in the tomatillo fiesta. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026 These pillowy Portuguese-style donuts are rolled in sugar and feature different fillings, such as custard or chocolate. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 The mango passionfruit filling complemented the doughnut’s slightly sweet flavor, while the crème brûlée’s caramelized top added a nice crunch to the pillowy dough. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillowy

Adjective

In the Christian tradition, these words are a grim warning of our transience, the vaporous substance of our lives.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Hz [Warp] Warp lodestars Seefeel are most recognizable for their vaporous blend of shoegaze, ambient, and experimental electronic music.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026

Definition of vaporous

Adjective

The Cream Multi-Stick can be used across cheeks, lips and eyes, delivering buildable color and a dewy finish through a creamy, weightless formula designed for mistake-proof application.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
One bottle promises the nourishment of oil and the weightless finish of a serum.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of weightless

Adjective

Pebble Index 01 is a lightweight ring with a button users can press to record on-the-go thoughts that are added to Notes on their smartphones.

— TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Allure editors have consistently praised its fine, lightweight mist and a finish that sets within seconds.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of lightweight

Adjective

Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment.

— Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
The Space Launch Delta 45 weather squadron predicts a 70% chance for good conditions citing the possibility of anvil clouds moving into the area along with potential violation of its cumulous cloud rule.

— Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022

Definition of cumulous

Adjective

The volunteer-run group is pursuing an unconventional Airship to Orbit plan that could use lighter-than-air vehicles to reach space.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
That’s likely due to the shoes’ lighter-than-air cushioning that’s made with the highest energy-return foam that the brand has ever made.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighter-than-air

Adjective

The story is told from the perspective of infant twins with divergent personalities—Rose is unguardedly buoyant, whereas Marigold is watchful and introspective.

— Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker said that some of its customers are expressing interest in placing orders for its critical semiconductor tools for 2029 and 2030 as AI demand remains buoyant.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of buoyant

Adjective

Roadmaps are frequently high-level and unsubstantial.

— Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This can alter the amount and types of ACE-inhibiting peptides created during fermentation2—and possibly account for kombucha's unsubstantial effect on blood pressure.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025

Definition of unsubstantial

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