flowy

American

[floh-ee] / ˈfloʊ i /

adjective

flowier, flowiest

(especially of hair or clothing) hanging loosely or freely at full length; flowing.

soft flowy hair; flowy silk dresses.

Etymology

Origin of flowy

flow ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“We overexaggerated the pants and the sleeves in the body so it is big and flowy,” says Bellizzi.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s wearing flowy clothes, and around her neck is a necklace with a red crystal.

From Literature

In a fuchsia sweater, flowy cheetah-print skirt, and cobalt-colored glasses that accentuate her blue eyes, Andrews projects a surprising equanimity considering all she’s endured in the last five years.

From Los Angeles Times

She wore jeans and one of those mom blouses that was flowy around the middle.

From Literature

After being made up, 22-year-old Wu Ke, dressed in a flowy, lilac "hanfu" with a matching cape, said that she was drawn to this restaurant because of her interest in ancient Chinese culture and clothing from the Song and Qing dynasties.

From Barron's

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