Need another word that means the same as “bloated”? Find 8 synonyms for “bloated” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Bloated” are: swollen, puffed out, puffed up, distended, inflated, enlarged, expanded, bulging
Bloated as an Adjective
Definitions of "Bloated" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bloated” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- (of a person) excessively wealthy and pampered.
- Swollen with fluid or gas.
- Excessive in size or amount.
Synonyms of "Bloated" as an adjective (8 Words)
| bulging | Curving or bulging outward. My bulging suitcase is sitting by the door. |
| distended | Swollen due to pressure from inside; bloated. A distended belly. |
| enlarged | Of an organ or body part excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells. An enlarged spleen. |
| expanded | Increased in extent or size or bulk or scope. Expanded polystyrene. |
| inflated | Enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness. Inflated salaries. |
| puffed out | Gathered for protruding fullness. |
| puffed up | Gathered for protruding fullness. |
| swollen | Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Growing ever more swollen headed and arbitrary. |
Usage Examples of "Bloated" as an adjective
- He had a bloated, unshaven face.
- The company trimmed its bloated labour force.
- The bloated captains of industry.
