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billowy

/ˈbɪl.oʊ.i/
bil · low · y
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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'billow' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'. 'Billow' derives from Old Norse 'bylgja' (wave), related to the Germanic root meaning to swell or bulge.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Billowy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/billowy
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