bloated
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for bloated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Swollen, especially with gas or fluid.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use bloated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bloated budget
bloated stomach
bloated bureaucracy
Frequently asked questions
What does “bloated” mean?
The word “bloated” means swollen, especially with gas or fluid. In plain terms, uncomfortably swollen, or wastefully oversized.
How do you pronounce “bloated”?
“Bloated” is pronounced BLOH-tihd (/ˈbloʊtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bloated” in a sentence?
Here is “bloated” used in a sentence: “He felt bloated after the buffet.”
What part of speech is “bloated”?
“Bloated” is an adjective.
Is “bloated” a common word?
“Bloated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bloated” have?
“Bloated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: swollen, especially with gas or fluid.