Definition

In a manner that is soft, light, and airy, often used to describe something that has a fluffy texture or appearance.

Example

The cat jumped onto the bed and settled down fluffily on the soft blanket.

Conversation

Have you seen that new cat video?

Yes! The kitten was playing so fluffily in the garden!

I know, right? It was so adorable to watch.

Absolutely, I can't stop laughing at how cute it looked.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fluffily → It is formed from "fluff" (originating from the Middle English *fluffe*, meaning soft or light material) and "-ily" (a suffix used to form adverbs meaning in a manner of). The word "fluffily" means in a soft or light manner.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is soft and light, like fluff, and remember that when something is done 'fluffily', it is done in a soft or light way.

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