puffy

• Describe algo suave, redondeado e hinchado, a menudo con aire o líquido, o que parece esponjoso y abultado.

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.

   Hinchado o distendido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbulgingedematousengorgedinflatedswollentumid

   Antónimosdeflatedflatshrunken

2. Full and soft (hair or clothing)B1informal

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

   esponjado, voluminoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosairybillowybouffantcushionyfluffyfullpuffedsoftvoluminous

   Antónimosflatlimp

3. Blowing in short burstsB2formal

   Characterized by short, intermittent bursts of air or wind.

   que sopla en ráfagas

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

   Sinónimosblowyblusterygustysqually