puffiness
nounUK /ˈpʌf.inəs/
US /ˈpʌf.i.nəs/
Puffiness is when something looks swollen or full of air, like a balloon.
She had puffiness around her eyes after crying all night.
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2. A soft, light, and airy quality, like clouds or cotton candy.
The puffiness of the fresh bread made it look so soft.
3. Swelling caused by fluid in the body, often from injury or illness.
The doctor checked the puffiness in his ankle after the sprain.
4. A style of writing or speech that uses too many words and sounds overly fancy.
The puffiness of the speech made it hard to understand the main point.