puffy

• Beschreibt etwas Weiches, Rundliches und Aufgeblähtes, oft mit Luft oder Flüssigkeit gefüllt; auch für geschwollenes Gewebe oder Körperteile.

Describes something that is soft, round, and swollen, often with air or liquid.

1. Swollen or distendedB1formal

   Abnormally enlarged or swollen, often due to fluid or gas.

   Geschwollen

   • Her eyes were puffy from crying all night.
   • The patient's ankle was puffy after the injury.
   • The dough became puffy after rising for an hour.

   Synonymebulgingedematousengorgedinflatedswollentumid

   Antonymedeflatedflatshrunken

2. Full and soft (hair or clothing)B1informal

   Having a full, soft, and rounded appearance, often used for hairstyles or garments.

   Wollig, bauschig

   • She wore a puffy dress to the party.
   • Her hair looked puffy after the blow-dry.
   • The puffy sleeves on the jacket gave it a vintage look.

   Synonymeairybillowybouffantcushionyfluffyfullpuffedsoftvoluminous

   Antonymeflatlimp

3. Blowing in short burstsB2formal

   Characterized by short, intermittent bursts of air or wind.

   Böig

   • Puffy clouds drifted across the sky.
   • The wind was puffy, coming in sudden gusts.
   • He spoke in puffy breaths after running up the stairs.

   Synonymeblowyblusterygustysqually