Puffiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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puffiest

 

[ ˈpʌf.i.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, texture

Puffiest refers to something that is swollen, inflated, or filled with air, giving it a round or soft appearance. This term is often used to describe things like clouds, pastry, or someone's cheeks when they are slightly swollen.

Synonyms

bulging, fluffy, inflated, swollen.

Examples of usage

  • The puffiest clouds floated lazily in the sky.
  • She wore the puffiest jacket that made her look like a marshmallow.
  • The pastry turned out to be the puffiest I've ever baked.
  • He had the puffiest cheeks after eating all the candy.

Translations

Translations of the word "puffiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais fofinho

🇮🇳 सबसे फूला हुआ

🇩🇪 am dicksten

🇮🇩 paling berbulu

🇺🇦 найпухкіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej puszysty

🇯🇵 最もふわふわした

🇫🇷 le plus moelleux

🇪🇸 el más esponjoso

🇹🇷 en puflu

🇰🇷 가장 푹신한

🇸🇦 الأكثر انتفاخًا

🇨🇿 nejměkčí

🇸🇰 najmäkší

🇨🇳 最蓬松的

🇸🇮 najbolj puhast

🇮🇸 mjúkasti

🇰🇿 ең жұмсақ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე რბილი

🇦🇿 ən yumşaq

🇲🇽 el más esponjoso

Etymology

The word 'puffy' has its roots in the early 14th century, derived from the Middle English term 'puffe,' which means to blow or swell up. The suffix '-iest' is a standard English ending that forms the superlative degree of adjectives. Over time, 'puffy' evolved to describe not just a literal swelling, but also the appearance of softness or lightness, which is often perceived in various contexts like food, clothing, and even emotional states. This transformation reflects the adaptive nature of language, where meanings shift and expand to encompass new ideas and images.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,662, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.