Billow

usgb/ˈbɪləʊ/
verb

To swell or puff up, generally related to smoke, fabric, or clouds.

Smoke billowed out of the factory chimney.
Visual representation of "billow" - To swell or puff up, generally related to smoke, fabric, or clouds.

Often appears as...

  • smoke billows
  • clouds billow
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Visual representation of "billow"
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Figurative Use

Describes situations that look or feel dramatic, often used metaphorically for emotions.

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Excitement billowed within her at the news.
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Physical Movement

Often used to describe how fabric moves in the wind or when someone moves quickly.

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Her dress billowed out as she spun around.
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Descriptors Enhancement

Combine 'billow' with words like 'gently' or 'ominously' to enrich the description.

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The curtains billowed gently in the breeze.
Visual representation of the word "Billow"

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