What does puffed mean?
Puffed means simple past and past participle of puff.
Puffed
/pʌft/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of puff.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of puff
- Inflated or swollen.
- Gathered up into rounded ridges.
- (of cereals) Expanded by the use of steam.
- Consisting of a puff; exhaled or produced in puffs.
- (colloquial) Synonym of puffed out (“panting from exercise”).
Example Sentences
The dress had puffed sleeves.
the puffed smoke of a cigar
Synonyms for puffed
Antonyms for puffed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more puffed
- most puffed
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for puffed?
Common synonyms include bulging, distended, tumid, boln.
What is the opposite of puffed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use puffed in a sentence?
The dress had puffed sleeves.
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