pillowy

[ pil-oh-ee ]

adjective

1. pillowlike; soft; yielding:

   a pillowy carpet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pillowy¹

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

Example Sentences

Louis, for instance, is striking, a technological creation that looks cartoonishly plump and pillowy rather than reptilian and scaly, a hand-drawn design now a tactile, real-world presence.

From Los Angeles Times

In sandwich making, when working with a crunchy interior, think fried chicken, or anything fried for that matter; a pillowy soft bun is the perfect partner.

From Salon

It had a pillowy, very tall brioche bun filled with some sort of savory cream to “anchor” the hot dog atop it.

From Salon

But to experience piloncillo’s recipe-changing power in your own cooking, you’re going to have to box-grate it into soft, pillowy piles.

From Seattle Times

The music is full of the pillowy synths and muted drums that served the hypnagogic vibes of her last album, Midnights, so well.

From BBC