Word Adjective
puffy
adj.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈpəfi/ UK /pˈʌfi/ puffy
Definition
adj.larger or rounder than normal, usually because of swelling or because it is filled with air or soft material.
adj.characterised by being swollen, distended, or inflated; often describes soft, rounded volumes or physical inflammation.
Examples
“Her eyes were puffy after she woke up from a long nap.”
“The child wore a thick, puffy jacket that made it difficult for him to move his arms.”
“The horizon was filled with puffy white clouds that contrasted sharply against the deep blue of the summer sky.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after 'look' or 'feel' when describing physical swelling.
Etymology
From puff + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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