puffed

[pʌft]

puffed Definition

• 1. swollen or bloated in appearance
• 2. filled with air or gas and swollen
• 3. breathed heavily after exertion

Using puffed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puffed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The puffed pastry was flaky and delicious.

• Example

  The puffed cheeks of the child made him look adorable.

• Example

  The frog puffed itself up to appear larger and more threatening.

• Example

  She puffed out her chest and strutted around the room.

puffed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for puffed

• swollen
• bloated
• inflated
• distended
• blown up

Antonyms for puffed

• deflated
• collapsed

Phrases with puffed

• puffed up

  exaggerated or filled with self-importance

  Example

  He became puffed up with pride after receiving the award.

• puff up

  to become swollen or bloated

  Example

  Her ankle puffed up after she twisted it.

• puff pastry

  a light, flaky pastry made from layers of dough and butter

  Example

  The bakery specializes in making delicious puff pastry.

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Summary: puffed in Brief

The term 'puffed' [pʌft] refers to something that is swollen or bloated, filled with air or gas, or breathing heavily after exertion. It can describe food, such as 'The puffed pastry was flaky and delicious,' or physical appearance, like 'The puffed cheeks of the child made him look adorable.' 'Puffed' also extends into phrases like 'puffed up,' denoting exaggeration or self-importance, and 'puff up,' meaning to become swollen or bloated.