puffed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /pʌft/
KK: /pʌft/
adjective
Definition
Swollen or inflated, often due to air or steam being trapped inside.
Example
The pastry was puffed and golden after baking in the oven.
Conversation
Have you seen those puffed pastries in the bakery?
Yeah, they look so delicious and airy!
I tried one yesterday, and it was so light and puffed.
I need to grab one this weekend; they sound amazing!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
swollen
inflated
puffy
Antonyms
deflated
shrunken
flat
verb
Definition
To have blown air into something, making it swell or expand.
Example
The child puffed out his cheeks to make a funny face.
Tense Forms
Past: puffed
Past Participle: puffed
Conversation
Did you see how he puffed his cheeks while blowing out the candles?
Yeah, it was hilarious!
I thought he was going to explode with all that air!
Root Explanation
Puffed → It is formed from "puff" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound made) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "puffed" describes something that has been inflated or filled with air, often resulting in a swollen appearance.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been filled with air, like a balloon, to remember that "puffed" means to have been inflated or swollen.
Visually Confused Words
unpuffed
ruffed
muffed
buffed