stuffed
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for stuffed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Filled tightly, especially with a food filling.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Filled tightly, especially with a food filling.
“We're having stuffed turkey for dinner.”
Opposites
2. adjective
Completely full after eating too much.
“Stuffed children sleep poorly.”
Opposites
How to use stuffed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stuffed animal
feeling stuffed
stuffed crust
Etymology
From stuff + the past-tense/adjective suffix -ed.
Full origin of stuffed →Frequently asked questions
What does “stuffed” mean?
The word “stuffed” means filled tightly, especially with a food filling. In plain terms, packed full, whether describing food with a filling or a very full stomach.
How do you pronounce “stuffed”?
“Stuffed” is pronounced stuhft (/stʌft/ in IPA).
How do you use “stuffed” in a sentence?
Here is “stuffed” used in a sentence: “We had stuffed peppers for dinner.”
What part of speech is “stuffed”?
“Stuffed” is an adjective.
Is “stuffed” a common word?
“Stuffed” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “stuffed” have?
“Stuffed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: filled tightly, especially with a food filling.
What is the difference between 'stuffed' and 'full'?
Both can describe having eaten a lot, but 'stuffed' is stronger and more informal, suggesting you are uncomfortably or excessively full. 'Full' is milder and more neutral. 'Stuffed' also has a separate meaning: tightly filled with a filling, as in stuffed peppers.
Is 'stuffed' formal or informal when describing being full?
Used to mean 'very full after eating,' 'stuffed' is informal and conversational, best suited to casual speech. In formal writing you would more likely say 'full' or 'satisfied.' It carries a slightly exaggerated, humorous tone.
What foods are commonly described as 'stuffed'?
Foods called 'stuffed' are packed tightly with a filling before cooking, such as stuffed peppers, stuffed mushrooms, stuffed turkey, and stuffed-crust pizza. In this sense 'stuffed' describes how the food is prepared rather than how a person feels. The filling is usually savoury but can be sweet.
