puffy
word
Definition
Something that is puffy is swollen, rounded, or looks soft and full, like a pillow or a swollen face. It can also describe things full of air or fluff, such as puffy clouds.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for describing swelling (from injury or allergy), soft shapes (pillows, clouds), or clothing that looks inflated. Not to be confused with "fluffy" (very soft or furry). "Puffy eyes" is a set phrase for swollen eyelids.
Spanish: hinchado - esponjosoPortuguese (BR): inchado - fofinhoPortuguese (PT): inchado - fofinhoChinese (Simplified): 肿胀的 - 蓬松的Chinese (Traditional): 腫脹的 - 蓬鬆的Hindi: फूला हुआArabic: منتفخ - مزغبBengali: ফোলা - পাফি (বস্ত্র বা দৃশ্যের জন্য)Russian: опухший - пухлый - набухшийJapanese: ふくらんだ - パフ状のVietnamese: phồng lên - sưngKorean: 부은 - 통통한 - 볼록한Turkish: şiş - kabarıkUrdu: سوجا ہوا - پُھولا ہواIndonesian: bengkak - menggembung
Example Sentences
Her face looked puffy after she cried.
basic
I bought a puffy jacket for winter.
basic
The clouds are white and puffy today.
basic
My eyes get puffy when I don't sleep enough.
natural
These marshmallows are so puffy and soft!
natural
After the bee sting, his hand was really puffy.
natural