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puffy

/ˈpʌf.i/

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adjective

/ˈpʌf.i/B1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то мягкое, округлое и вздутое, часто с воздухом или жидкостью.

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.

    ruОпухший

    • 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.

    Synonymsbulgingedematousengorgedinflatedswollentumid

    Antonymsdeflatedflatshrunken

  2. Full and soft (hair or clothing)B1informal

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

    ruПышный

    • 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.

    Synonymsairybillowybouffantcushionyfluffyfullpuffedsoftvoluminous

    Antonymsflatlimp

  3. Blowing in short burstsB2formal

    Characterized by short, intermittent bursts of air or wind.

    ruПорывистый

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

    Synonymsblowyblusterygustysqually

Forms
  • puffier comparative form
  • puffiest superlative form
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