Puffiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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puffiness

 

[ หˆpสŒfiหˆnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

appearance

The state or quality of being puffy or swollen, especially in the face or body.

Synonyms

bloating, inflammation, swelling

Examples of usage

  • The puffiness around her eyes indicated she had not slept well.
  • After a long flight, he noticed a slight puffiness in his ankles.
  • The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the puffiness in her cheeks.
  • The puffiness in her fingers made it difficult for her to grasp objects.
  • Her face showed signs of puffiness due to the allergic reaction.
Context #2 | Noun

texture

The soft, swollen appearance or texture of something, such as a cushion or pillow.

Synonyms

cushiness, fluffiness, softness

Examples of usage

  • The puffiness of the pillow made it comfortable to rest on.
  • She loved the puffiness of the marshmallows in her hot chocolate.
  • The baby blanket had a gentle puffiness that made it perfect for snuggling.
  • Her jacket had a slight puffiness that provided extra warmth.
  • The pastry had a delicious puffiness that melted in her mouth.

Translations

Translations of the word "puffiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inchaรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwellung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembengkakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฑั€ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrzฤ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚€ใใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gonflement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hinchazรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opuch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฟ่ƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oteklina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณlga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒจแƒฃแƒžแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸkinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hinchazรณn

Word origin

The word 'puffiness' originated from the Middle English word 'puf,' meaning to swell. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of being swollen or soft and swollen in appearance or texture. The term is commonly used in the context of describing swollen or bloated areas on the body, as well as the soft, gentle appearance of certain objects like pillows or cushions.

See also: puff, puffed, puffer, puffy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,313, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.