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billowy Antonyms

Opposite of billowy

Because the opposite of billowy shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Swelling outward, puffing up, or rising in large, soft, rounded masses (especially of clouds, smoke, or fabric).

Usage Example

"She wore a dress with long, flat sleeves that caught the afternoon breeze."

Strongest
flat
Strong
tight
fitted
limp

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by or full of large, rolling waves; surging and undulating.

Usage Example

"The small fishing boat struggled to stay steady across the calm expanse of the open sea."

Strongest
calm
still
Strong
placid
smooth

Similar words to billowy

Words similar to billowy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

undulating
flowing
surging
puffy
rolling
voluminous
wavy
swelling
See all synonyms of billowy

• Nearby Words

billion
billionaire
billow
billowy
billy
bimbo
bin

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Billowy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/billowy
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