adjective
puffed
puhft
Puffed (adjective) means Swollen or inflated, often with air or steam. Example: “His eyes were puffed from crying.”
adjective
1
Swollen or inflated, often with air or steam.
"His eyes were puffed from crying."
"The sleeves were puffed at the shoulder for a dramatic look."
2
Out of breath, panting from exertion.
"She was completely puffed after the sprint."
How to use puffed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSwollen, or (informally) out of breath.
Common pairings
puffed sleeves
puffed eyes
puffed out
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more puffed
- Superlative
- most puffed
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His eyes were _____ from crying.
Etymology
Formed from puff and -ed.
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Rhymes for puffed
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What does “puffed” mean?
The word “puffed” means swollen or inflated, often with air or steam. In plain terms, swollen, or (informally) out of breath.
How do you pronounce “puffed”?
“Puffed” is pronounced puhft (/pʌft/ in IPA).
How do you use “puffed” in a sentence?
Here is “puffed” used in a sentence: “His eyes were puffed from crying.”
What part of speech is “puffed”?
“Puffed” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “puffed” have?
“Puffed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: swollen or inflated, often with air or steam.
