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plushy

adjective \ˈplə-shē\

plush·i·erplush·i·est

Definition of PLUSHY

1

: having the texture of or covered with plush

2

: luxurious, showy

— plush·i·ness noun

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First Known Use of PLUSHY

1611

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Synonyms: Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, luxurious, silken, sumptuous

Antonyms: ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Rhymes with PLUSHY

brushy, gushy, mushy, rushy, slushy

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