puffiness

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние вздутости или набухания, либо физически как аномальное выпячивание, либо образно как проявление тщеславия и напыщенности.

A noun referring to a state of being swollen or inflated, either physically as an abnormal protuberance or figuratively as an expression of vanity and pomposity.

неисчисляемое

1. Swelling or enlargementB2formal

   An abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement of a body part, often due to fluid retention or inflammation.

   Опухлость

   • The puffiness around her eyes was caused by allergies.
   • Applying a cold compress can reduce facial puffiness.
   • The doctor noted some puffiness in the patient's ankles.

   Синонимыbloatingbulgebumpdistensionedemainflammationlumpoedemaprotuberanceswellingtumescenceturgidity

2. Pompous or vain behaviorC1formal

   A lack of elegance resulting from being pompous and full of self-importance.

   Напыщенность

   • His speech was marked by a certain puffiness that annoyed the audience.
   • The puffiness of his manner made him difficult to work with.
   • She criticized the puffiness of the official's remarks.

   Синонимыconceitgrandiosityhaughtinessostentationpompositypretentiousnessself-importancevanity

   Антонимыhumilitymodestyunpretentiousness