plushier; plushiest
1
: having the texture of or covered with plush
plushy fabric
plushy couches
2
: notably luxurious : plush sense 2a
One exclusive affair, aboard Pierre Cardin's plushy yacht …—
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plushiness
noun
less common variant of plushie
: a toy that is covered in plush fabric and filled with soft material
Trained astronauts brought a Baby Yoda plushie into orbit, mid-November, on a trip to the International Space Station.—Marie-Danielle Smith
Marie-Danielle SmithJust leave time to browse the marketplace, where booths offer Japanese fashion, toys and accessories—everything from fine art prints to stuffed sushi plushies.—Fritz Hahn
Fritz HahnI had a plushy named Mr. Bear because I was apparently a painfully uncreative child …—Matt Simon
Matt Simoncalled also plush
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Adjective
a plushy Parisian hotel where a night's stay commands a king's ransom
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Photo: Getty Images Lipa’s winter wardrobe has been percolating with strong outwear and accessories—a bold snakeskin coat by Jil Sander, a plushy puffer jacket and a heavily charmed Hermès Birkin.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
There are all the usual markers: vast, plushy beds, impeccable service, remarkable privacy.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That linen bedding set from above is going to need a pillow—try one of Parachute’s own plushy options—European white down and available in three different densities.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Article Sanders Velvet Sofa $999 $849 Article Sanders is velvety, plushy, and practically perfect for a less than $1,000 couch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Photo: Getty Images Lipa’s winter wardrobe has been percolating with strong outwear and accessories—a bold snakeskin coat by Jil Sander, a plushy puffer jacket and a heavily charmed Hermès Birkin.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
There are all the usual markers: vast, plushy beds, impeccable service, remarkable privacy.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That linen bedding set from above is going to need a pillow—try one of Parachute’s own plushy options—European white down and available in three different densities.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Plushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plushy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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