Learn how to use the comparative “puffier” and superlative “puffiest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “puffy”?

The comparative form of “puffy” is “puffier”.

Example

Her jacket is puffier than mine.

Example

The clouds are puffier today.

What is the superlative form of “puffy”?

The superlative form of “puffy” is “puffiest”.

Example

Among all the pillows, the feather pillow is the puffiest.

Example

The marshmallow is known for being the puffiest dessert.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with puffy, puffier, and puffiest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more puffy' and 'most puffy' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, puffier and puffiest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Puffy does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: PuffyPuffier Superlative: PuffyPuffiest

Expressions with similar meanings to “puffier”

Used to describe something that is soft and full of air

Example

The fluffier pillow is more comfortable to sleep on.

Used to indicate an increased size due to fluid retention or inflammation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it.

bulgier

Used to describe something that is visibly larger or more protuberant

Example

The bulgier package caught my attention.

Expressions with similar meanings to “puffiest”

Similar to puffiest, this emphasizes softness and airiness

Example

The fluffiest cloud floated across the sky.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of puffiness due to fluid retention or inflammation

Example

Her ankle was the most swollen after the injury.

bulgiest

Used to describe the most visibly larger or more protuberant object

Example

The bulgiest package was difficult to fit in the car.

Using than with comparative “puffier”

When using the comparative form puffier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her jacket is puffier than mine." Here, than is used to show that the puffiness of 'her' jacket is greater than the puffiness of 'mine'.

How can I use this expression in context?

“puffier” and “puffiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Clothing

    The winter coat is puffier than the spring jacket.

    The winter coat is puffier than the spring jacket.

  • 2Clouds

    The storm clouds are puffier than the fluffy white clouds.

    The storm clouds are puffier than the fluffy white clouds.

  • 3Food

    The soufflé is known for being the puffiest dessert.

    The soufflé is known for being the puffiest dessert.

  • 4Injuries

    Her sprained ankle was the puffiest after the fall.

    Her sprained ankle was the puffiest after the fall.

  • 5Packaging

    The bubble wrap is puffier than the plastic wrap.

    The bubble wrap is puffier than the plastic wrap.

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