pillowy
Like a cushion
Pillowy describes something soft, puffy, and yielding like a pillow.
The word applies to textures that invite sinking into: pillowy clouds, pillowy gnocchi, pillowy lips.
Food writing loves the term for describing ideal lightness in baked goods or dumplings.
Yielding to touch
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- cushionySoft and yielding
- downyHaving soft, fine texture
velvety · spongy · yielding · springy · buoyant · squashy · marshmallowy · padded
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
- restfulPeaceful and calming
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
luxurious · cradling · enveloping · supportive · cushioned · embracing · comforting · relaxing
soft
Yielding to touch
downy · velvety · spongy · yielding · springy · buoyant · squashy · marshmallowy · padded · quilted
cozy
Warm and snug
soothing · luxurious · cradling · enveloping · supportive · cushioned · embracing · comforting · relaxing · welcoming
clouds
Airborne water masses
drifting · ethereal · wispy · heavenly · aerial · vaporous · sky · dreamy · weightless · gossamer
brioche
Enriched French bread
- challahBraided ceremonial Jewish bread
- focacciaOiled Italian flatbread with herbs
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
bao · gnocchi · souffle · meringue · whipped · risen · leavened · yeasted · steamed · folded
pillowydense
Closely packed together
compact · compressed · heavy · solid · weighty
pillowyuncomfortable
Causing unease or distress
unpadded · uncushioned · harsh · rough · jagged
- pillow fightMock battle with bedding
- pillow talkIntimate conversation in bed
- throw pillowsDecorative sofa cushions
- pillow fortCushion structure for play
- pillow caseRemovable cushion covering
- neck pillowU-shaped head support
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