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billowy

[bil-oh-ee] / ˈbɪl oʊ i /


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More specifically, Cloud Dancer - a white described as "lofty" and "billowy" which "serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection".

From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025

Dressed in baggy jeans and a billowy linen shirt, she sips a green juice as a takeout bag from Sqirl sits next to her on a picnic table.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025

The icing has melted down the sides and pooled around the billowy cream.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2024

Models wore collarless jackets and short feminine dresses in pastel colours as well as boxy satin jackets paired with billowy shorts in Friday night's show.

From Reuters ● Sep. 23, 2023

But then I start sweating straight through my billowy new shirt, and could probably use an official moment alone with my deodorant.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle


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