puffiness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English puffy Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English puffiness From puffy + -ness.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The state or quality of being puffy.
The puffiness under her eyes made her look older than she really was.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| puffinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |