腫はれぼったい

i-adjective

puffy; somewhat swollen

Describes a body part (often eyelids, face, or limbs) that appears slightly swollen or puffy, typically from fluid retention, fatigue, or mild inflammation. The suffix ぼったい adds a sense of 'looking somewhat ~'.

• 朝あさ起おきたら、まぶたが腫はれぼったかった。

  When I woke up in the morning, my eyelids were puffy.

• 泣ないた後あとで、顔かおが腫はれぼったくなった。

  After crying, my face became somewhat swollen.