Definition

Having a soft, fluffy texture like that of a marshmallow.

Example

The dessert had a marshmallowy consistency that made it very light and airy.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you tried that new dessert place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their cakes are really marshmallowy.

They are! I couldn't believe how soft and fluffy they tasted.

That sounds amazing, I need to go there this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Marshmallowy → It is formed from "marsh" (from Old English *mersc*, meaning a wetland or bog) and "mallow" (from Latin *malva*, meaning a type of plant) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "marshmallowy" describes something that is characteristic of or resembling the soft, fluffy texture of marshmallows, which are made from the mallow plant originally found in marshy areas.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'wetland' ('marsh') where the 'mallow' plant grows, and remember that 'marshmallowy' describes something soft and fluffy like marshmallows.

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