Meaning & use
billowy
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Rising, swelling, or rolling in large waves or puffy masses, like billows.
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The billowy clouds drifted slowly across the summer sky.
Her billowy skirt caught the wind as she walked across the field.
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Often used to describe clouds, smoke, fabric, or sails moving in large, soft waves.
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