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plushly

plushly

1 5.5
In a soft, rich way that feels very comfortable and high quality
  • adverb
  • /ˈplʌʃli/
translation icon : de manera lujosa
  • The hotel room was designed plushly, with velvet drapes and thick, soft rugs that welcomed guests.
  • plushly carpeted
  • plushly upholstered

Examples

  • The hallway was long, plushly carpeted, and, outside of a small maintenance bot, completely empty.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • They went to an Italian restaurant downtown, walked through a brick foyer, and down plushly carpeted stairs.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • As she lounged on the plushly upholstered sofa, she felt completely at ease.

  • He sank into the plushly carpeted floor, enjoying the warmth and softness beneath him.

Synonyms

comfortably
vsplushly
45 2.0

In a way that makes your body feel relaxed and at ease

adds extra softness and indulgent richness beyond plain ease
richly
vsplushly
13 3.4

In a very fancy or expensive way

stresses tactile softness rather than ornate decoration
luxuriously
vsplushly
3 5.1

In a very comfortable and expensive way

is softer and emphasizes soft, richly comfortable feeling
cozily
vsplushly
  • US
1 2.5

In a warm, comfortable way that makes you feel relaxed

implies larger soft luxury rather than only intimate warmth
lushly
vsplushly
1 4.7

In a full, rich way that sounds warm and pleasing

leans more toward gentle soft touch than broad fullness
voluptuously
vsplushly
  • NSFW
1 8.3

In a slow, rich way that shows strong physical pleasure or luxury

is gentler, highlighting soft comfort rather than sensuality
snugly
vsplushly
1 1.0

In a warm, comfortable way that keeps you safe from cold

leans toward expansive soft comfort rather than tight warmth
opulently
vsplushly
1 7.3

In a rich and expensive way to impress people

focuses more on soft comfort than on outward display
lusciously
vsplushly
1 6.9

In a way that tastes very sweet and rich

focuses on soft tactile comfort rather than sensory sweetness
silkily
vsplushly
1 4.1

In a smooth, soft way like silk

is more about rich overall comfort and softness
snuggly
vsplushly
  • Informal
1 2.8

In a way that invites cuddling or makes you feel close and warm

focuses on luxurious softness rather than intimate closeness

Antonyms

49 3.5

In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant

26 3.4

In a way that makes a person feel uncomfortable or awkward

How Luxurious

sumptuously
1 8.4
lavishly
11 5.6
plushly
1 5.5
comfortably
45 2.0

Surface Forms

plushly positive
plushlier comparative
plushliest superlative

Morphology

plushly = plush (transparent) = plush + ly

The adverb 'plushly' is transparently derived from the adjective 'plush' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Plushly comes from plush, which comes from an old French word peluche meaning 'soft hair' or 'tuft' used for soft cloth, like the fabric of a plush toy. So to do something plushly is to do it in a soft, rich, and very comfortable way.