Puffy: meaning, definitions and examples
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puffy
[ หpสfi ]
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Having a light, fluffy texture; swollen or distended, as with air or water.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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puffy |
This word is often used to describe something that has become swollen or filled with air, like a part of the body or a pillow.
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fluffy |
Primarily used to describe something that is soft, light, and airy. Commonly used for describing textures of things like fabrics or baked goods.
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swollen |
Generally used to describe a part of the body that has increased in size due to an injury or inflammation. It often has a negative connotation.
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distended |
This term is more clinical and is used to describe something that is swollen because of internal pressure, like a body part or an organ.
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Examples of usage
- The puffy marshmallows were a hit at the campfire.
- The puffy pancakes were delicious and fluffy.
appearance
Having a swollen or bloated appearance, often due to fluid retention or inflammation.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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puffy |
Typically used to describe something that appears soft, inflated, or slightly swollen. Often used for describing eyes, faces, or clouds.
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swollen |
Describes something that has increased in size due to fluid accumulation or injury. Often used in medical contexts but can also describe objects.
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bloated |
Commonly used to describe a feeling of being overly full or gassy, usually in relation to the stomach. Can also describe something that is excessively swollen or enlarged.
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inflamed |
Used in a medical or health context to describe tissue that is red, swollen, and often painful, typically as a result of infection or injury.
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Examples of usage
- Her face looked puffy after crying all night.
- His eyes were puffy from lack of sleep.
Translations
Translations of the word "puffy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fofo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช bauschig
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengembang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัั ะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ puszysty
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใใตใใใ
๐ซ๐ท gonflรฉ
๐ช๐ธ inflado
๐น๐ท ลiลmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ nafouknutรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nafรบknutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่จ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ napihnjen
๐ฎ๐ธ uppblรกsinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลiลmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ inflado
Etymology
The word 'puffy' originated from the Middle English word 'puf,' which meant to blow in short gusts. Over time, it evolved to describe something swollen or distended, often with air or water. The term has been used in English language since the 15th century.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,009, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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