puffed-up

[puhft-uhp] / ˈpʌftˈʌp /

ADJECTIVE

pompous

Synonyms

WEAK

affected bloated boastful bombastic conceited flatulent flaunting flowery fustian grandiloquent grandiose high-and-mighty high-flown highfalutin hoity-toity imperious important inflated magisterial magniloquent narcissistic orotund ostentatious overbearing overblown pontifical portentous presumptuous pretentious puffy rhetorical self-centered self-important selfish showy sonorous stuck-up supercilious turgid uppity vain vainglorious windy

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

As a result, the exoplanet has a "puffed-up" atmosphere that is especially ideal for analysis.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

However, when it neared the shore it turned out to be a puffed-up minke.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2023

He wore a swallow-tailed coat and a puffed-up tie.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith