puffy

Everyday

1. Puffy means swollen, often around the eyes or face, from crying, sleep or an injury. tree →
2. Puffy means soft, round and full of air, like puffy clouds or a puffy jacket. tree →

In the lessons

In health: puffy eyes after crying, a puffy ankle after a sprain — put ice on it. In descriptive writing: puffy clouds, puffy sleeves. Phrases: puffy eyes, puffy jacket, puffy clouds.

Examples

• Her eyes were puffy from crying. tree →
• My ankle went puffy after I twisted it. tree →
• Puffy white clouds floated across the sky. tree →
• He wore a big puffy jacket in the snow. tree →
• The pastry came out puffy and golden. tree →
• The dress had puffy sleeves. tree →

Note

Comparatives: puffier, puffiest. Related: puff, puffed. A swollen, puffy part after an injury should be checked by an adult or nurse.