Synonyms of padded

padded 1 of 3

adjective

as in stretched

Related Words

• stretched
• embroidered
• enlarged
• embellished
• inflated
• exaggerated
• elaborated
• magnified
• overstated
• overblown
• overemphasized
• overplayed
• bloated
• hyped-up
• overdone
• overdrawn
• outsize
• hyperbolized
• unreasonable
• unrealistic
• grandiose
• preposterous
• unreal
• overweening

Dissimilar Words

• reasonable
• realistic

padded

2 of 3

verb (1)

past tense of pad

as in exaggerated

to add to the interest of by including made-up details

the journalist was fired for padding certain stories to make them more interesting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerated
• colored
• embroidered
• enhanced
• embellished
• expanded
• stretched
• elaborated (on)
• hyperbolized
• magnified
• satirized
• emphasized
• amplified
• enlarged (on or upon)
• hedged
• fleshed (out)
• stressed
• overemphasized
• overstated
• gussied up
• caricatured
• dressed up
• played up
• overplayed
• fudged
• overdid
• overdrew

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimized
• understated
• belittled
• played down

padded

3 of 3

verb (2)

past tense of pad

as in walked

to go on foot

a cat padded silently by

Synonyms & Similar Words

• walked
• stepped
• strolled
• wandered
• trod
• legged (it)
• traipsed
• sauntered
• hoofed (it)
• ambulated
• marched
• shuffled
• footed (it)
• paced
• trotted
• strode
• hiked
• promenaded
• paraded
• trekked
• trooped
• trampled
• stomped
• tiptoed
• ambled
• stepped out
• clumped
• tapped
• hobbled
• trudged
• pranced
• minced
• waddled
• scuffed
• moseyed
• staggered
• stalked
• rambled
• limped
• strutted
• tramped
• stumbled
• bounced
• power walked
• peregrinated
• gimped
• sashayed
• lurched
• stumped
• shambled
• swaggered
• plodded
• perambulated
• toddled
• faltered
• footslogged
• pussyfooted
• lumbered
• tromped
• pounded
• nipped
• tripped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of padded

Adjective

The high heels feature a padded leather insole and the brand’s signature logo detailing. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Each uses a padded restraint that locks over a rider's lap and upper legs, held in place by a bar between the knees. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

The bar locks a padded restraint into place over the rider’s lap and upper legs. — Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

TopDesign Puffer Tote Bag The TopDesign machine-washable bag has nine pockets, including a padded laptop sleeve, quick-access slots, and a matching makeup pouch. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026

The former first lady made a bold statement in a plunging power blazer that featured exaggerated padded shoulders. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

The bar locks the padded restraint into place over the rider’s lap and upper legs. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Younglingz’s latest version of its child-friendly travel suitcase features removable spinner wheels, a padded seat, folding handles, folding foot pedals, and a safety belt. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Thomas, strapped down in a padded room, initially panics when Vision arrives because the Tommy memories Thomas tried to suppress now have physical form. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

New York padded the lead when Winston plunged in from 1-yard out for a touchdown about 3 ½ minutes before halftime. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Delivery & Initial Setup The microwave arrived in a standard cardboard box, padded with some Styrofoam to fill out the interior gaps and keep the device secure. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Cushy and well-padded without feeling excessive, the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi V4 Tiralux Sneakers are a wallet-friendly pick that just went on sale for $60. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2026

The sort that wear padded, deep blue gilets with crisp white shirts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Some of the contracts appear to have been padded to pay bribes to Diamantis. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

The second-year offensive lineman was handed the top job at left guard at the start of training camp, but not long after practices became padded, that decision was re-evaluated. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026

Sanoja padded Miami's lead with a two-run homer off reliever Colin Rea in the seventh. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

This design helps the pillow stay in place without shifting and many even include a backrest and padded arms. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026