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gedunsen

bloated, puffy

adjective ge-DOON-zen Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

swollen (of face or body)

Usage Note

Gedunsen describes a body or face abnormally swollen and puffy, typically from fluid retention or illness. Ein gedunsen wirkendes Gesicht suggests an unhealthy, distended appearance. More clinical-sounding than the informal aufgedunsen.

Examples

"Sein Gesicht wirkte gedunsen und fahl nach der langen Krankheit."

Natural Translation

His face looked bloated and pallid after the long illness.

Literal Translation

His face seemed bloated and pale after the long illness.

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