puffed-up
Example Sentences
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One woman sits grinning idiotically at a huge, puffed-up pillow on her lap.
From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025
It’s a huge blow to his puffed-up brand.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2024
In a way, that makes sense, given Ethan’s puffed-up prose.
From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024
The puffed-up MOFs held more ibuprofen or chemotherapy drug compared to the original version and had improved performance as a potential drug-delivery vehicle.
From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2024
Hassan looked tired too—he’d lost weight and gray circles had formed under his puffed-up eyes.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
