A Word A Day : Bloated





Wednesday, 19th September 2007 : Today's Word is ...

Bloated



( Adjective )


Pronunciation : blo'tid

1. Much bigger than desired

2. Swollen or distended beyond normal size by fluid or gaseous material

3. Swollen, as in certain lightweight aggregates for concrete, as a result of processing

4. To become very full due to too much liquid or gas, to swell


Synonyms:


1. Swollen

2. Inflated



Antonyms:


1. Shrunken

2. Deflated


Contextual Examples:




• After the big dinner and dessert, we all felt bloated.

• There was a mocking smile on the bloated face which seemed to drive me mad.


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