fattening 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of fatteningnext
as in calorific

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fattening

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verb

present participle of fatten
as in filling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattening
  1. calorific
  2. filling
  3. fatty
  4. caloric
  5. oily
  6. fat
  7. feasting
  8. greasy
Adjective
  • The nation wants to snack its way to feeling better, and manufacturers are producing more and more fast food snacks that are increasingly calorific.
    Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Warnings have tended to come from companies that make highly calorific products like fast food, snacks, and desserts.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 8 Feb. 2024
Definition of calorific
Verb
  • Keep in mind, most places charge for filling up balloons, so make sure to inquire about that.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Self, Kansas’ 22nd-year basketball coach — whose Jayhawks fell to West Virginia 62-61 on New Year’s Eve at Allen Fieldhouse — suffered a nasty fall while filling his car with fuel at a West 6th Street gas station in Lawrence on the morning of New Year’s Day.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of filling
Adjective
  • In addition to lean protein, like eggs, Swick says that fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish and other healthy fats from plants should be part of each meal.
    Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Look for conditioning products that contain ingredients such as glycerin, argan oil, or a fatty alcohol such as cetyl or stearyl alcohol.18 If using a dandruff shampoo, follow directions, then use a moisturizing shampoo after. Use a comb or brush designed for curly hair.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of fatty
Adjective
  • The big picture: The South is known for its tasty (if not highly caloric) comfort food.
    Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Today, copepods have less fat, and caloric values are declining, requiring whales to eat more for the same nutritious meal.
    Dr. Rob Moir, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of caloric
Adjective
  • Lastly, rely on a featherweight veil of setting powder strategically placed to the T-zone and oily areas to control excess shine then mist on a dose of setting spray.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This top pick from our moisturizer for oily skin story soothed my irritated skin and helped transform it for the better.
    Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of oily
Adjective
  • With less water and more body fat than men, Whyte explains that alcohol becomes more concentrated in a woman’s system, leading to faster intoxication and prolonged exposure to its effects.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Unlike carbohydrates and fat—the other two macronutrients—protein doesn’t come with the same kind of cultural stigma.
    Kari Sonde, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of fat
Verb
  • Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
    Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of feasting
Adjective
  • However, a dirty pillowcase could contribute to greasy locks.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Avoid greasy, spicy, highly processed, and fast foods, especially those with strong smells.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of greasy
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