Definition of "billowy" [bil•low•y]

• Of or pertaining to billows; swelling or swollen into large waves; full of billows or surges; resembling billows. (adjective)

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• "Also popular are lightweight and sheer fabrics, such as billowy chiffons, silks and satins "fashioned into exquisite draping or dramatic ruffles," Valerie Joseph says."
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• "The British designer sent out fetching variations on his hallmark baroque, layered silhouette: Cropped trench coats cinched tight at the waist were worn over billowy harem pants in Japanese prints or multitiered chiffon skirts."