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bloated 1 of 2

adjective

ˈblō-təd How to pronounce bloated (audio)
Definition of bloatednext
1
as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds a bloated sense of his own importance

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2
as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure a bloated stomach

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bloated

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verb

past tense of bloat
as in glutted

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Recent Examples of bloated
Adjective
This is a filmmaker who simply doesn’t know when to stop, as also evidenced by the film’s bloated 142-minute running time that lets narrative tedium set in. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Plus, one of the Legislature’s last acts last week was to send Newsom a bloated supplemental budget bill containing more than $3 billion in spending, including countless stacks of pork sought by lawmakers for their districts. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Decide for yourself whether that’s a bold indicator of English football’s superiority over the rest of the world, or a revolting symbol of the bloated and vulgar behemoth that the game has become. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 These companies went from being these cash-rich, asset-light, beautiful vehicles to becoming these bloated asset hogs. — Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloated
  1. inflated
  2. swollen
  3. glutted
  4. exaggerated
  5. swamped
  6. flooded
  7. drenched
  8. crowded
Adjective
  • The result is a feedback loop where leadership sets aggressive targets, teams present a rosier picture than reality supports and leadership then makes the next round of decisions on inflated data.
    — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Bad tax advice promoted on social media We've been warned in the past about a flurry of bad tax advice by social media influencers that drove thousands of taxpayers to file bogus tax returns that claimed inflated refunds.
    — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of inflated
Adjective
  • The woman, who sustained a swollen and bloody face, was subsequently released from custody, the BBC said.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to his eye being swollen shut and cheek cut, Bregman also has gauze inserted in his left nostril, where some bleeding had occurred.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of swollen
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  • By Wednesday evening, the intersection of the high rise was taped off and nearby streets were glutted with flashing police vehicles as officers with long rifles and dogs streamed into and out of the building.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Definition of glutted
Adjective
  • The long sleeves also packed on the drama with an exaggerated cuff and flowing fabric ribbons.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Cat Man is back Reports of the demise of Tony Gonsolin were greatly exaggerated.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
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  • This game, at the Hall of Fame Showcase, will bring droves of national media to revisit the Auriemma-Dawn Staley argument from the last Final Four, when South Carolina swamped the Huskies and ended hope for another title and undefeated season.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
  • At least four dead after days of heavy rain, floods and landslides that have swamped more than 16,000 homes and key roads across northern and central Vietnam.
    — Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of swamped
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  • Rain on Tuesday flooded several roads and prompted water rescues near Mora, New Mexico, northeast of Santa Fe, where the town's high school was also flooded.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Fellow analysts flooded social media with an outpouring of praise.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of flooded
Verb
  • His trippy designs, drenched in bright pink, blue, and yellow, initially ended up in storage after some officials questioned their psychedelic vibe.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd, who had traveled from miles around to cheer their home team, were drenched too.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of drenched
Verb
  • Supermarkets were crowded with people stocking up on ‌supplies.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • That type of growth acts like a beacon to other non-energy investors, and suddenly Chi has found his companies’ funding rounds increasingly crowded.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Bloated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloated. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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