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adjective

Definition of fatteningnext
as in calorific

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verb

present participle of fatten
as in filling

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  1. calorific
  2. filling
  3. fatty
  4. messing
  5. caloric
  6. feasting
  7. oily
  8. fat
Adjective
  • The Bank of America Institute ranked drinks by calorific content to show that fruit juice is probably a worse choice than full-fat cola.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Definition of calorific
Verb
  • In contrast, Golden Week (which starts in early October) is Hong Kong's busiest travel period and sees an enormous amount of tour groups flock to the city, filling up shopping malls and overwhelming the main tourist attractions.
    — Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • No one makes it through the front door without a warm welcome, then to be greeted by walls of yarn and crafting tables filling the floor space.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of filling
Adjective
  • For example, lean meat like turkey might benefit from the richness of cream, whereas a fattier meat like pork might be better off with milk (or water, or stock).
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Humans are fattier and bulkier than the average rat, potentially further limiting how far these signals can travel, according to Hugh Lee.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of fatty
Verb
  • There was something a little therapeutic about messing it up.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 June 2026
  • No one can match her depth and passion to get vengeance on Krem of the Yellow Hills for messing with her family — a sentiment Cancers understand.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of messing
Adjective
  • Activities such as light jogging, swimming or agility games can increase caloric burn and further strengthen the bond between owner and pet.
    — Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists have searched for drugs that mimic some of the effects of caloric restriction without the side effects.
    — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of caloric
Verb
  • Unseasonal weather that curtails feasting on the scrumptious sushi served on the roof terrace from May to October.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • After feasting on whole turbot and simmental steak, the crowd moved to the dance floor as Rau took over the decks.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of feasting
Adjective
  • This is part of the natural aging process, and the visible signs of aging include looser texture, dry skin, and in some people oily skin that still feels dehydrated.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Grease and oily stains dissolve more quickly in warmer water.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of oily
Adjective
  • When carb intake falls sharply, the liver turns fat into ketones, an alternative fuel for the brain and other tissues that may cause less metabolic stress.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • While typically flushed out within a day, a small amount can build up in fat tissue with daily exposure.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fat
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