Puffy

usgb/ˈpʌfi/
adjective

Something that is full of air or looks big and round.

He woke up with puffy eyes after crying all night.
Visual representation of "puffy" - Something that is full of air or looks big and round.

Often appears as...

  • puffy eyes
  • puffy cheeks
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Emotional Indicator

Puffy often describes physical symptoms related to emotions like crying or stress.

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Her eyes were puffy from hours of weeping.
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Allergic Reactions

Used to describe body parts that swell due to allergies or irritation.

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His face got puffy after being stung by a bee.
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Not Always Negative

Puffy can describe appealing fullness or roundness, not just swelling or bloating.

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The puffy clouds in the blue sky looked like cotton candy.
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