bloated

adjective

bloat·​ed ˈblō-təd 

: overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.

felt bloated from eating too much

a bloated body

—often used figuratively to describe something as having grown excessively large

a bloated budget

a bloated bureaucracy

Synonyms

• inflated
• exaggerated

Examples of bloated in a Sentence

I felt bloated from eating too much.

a bloated sense of his own importance

Recent Examples on the Web

Waking up feeling backed up and bloated is no fun, but simple nighttime habits can set you up for smoother mornings and regular bowel movements. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025

Hook is a strange movie – bloated, to be sure, but also filled with lots of emotional dynamite that’s clearly coming from a very personal place for the director. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025

Palat’s bloated $6 million cap hit hurts right now, as this team is well-stocked on D and in net and could do some damage if the stars align this season. —James Mirtle, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025

Without a prenup, couples are forced to rely on the government during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives, often facing unnecessary financial strain while navigating outdated, bloated systems. —Julia Rodgers, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bloated

• coated
• doted
• floated
• foetid
• gloated
• moated
• noted
• proteid
• quoted
• throated
• voted
• creosoted