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 Green Bay Packers held their fourth training camp practice on Sunday, another non-padded workout that lasted 1 hour, 40 minutes on a comfortable morning. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The Jets will return to the practice field Monday morning for their first padded practice of training camp. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

And by extension, the significance of this Chicago Bears drive from their third non-padded training camp practice might feel minimal. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito both tossed interceptions during team drills in the team’s third consecutive padded practice. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

The 49ers will be back on the practice field at their Santa Clara facility on Friday, where they are expected to have their first padded practice of training camp. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

The 2024 second-round pick cut well through defenders and displayed worthwhile receiving ability in spurts during padded practices. — Mike Kaye july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

The Academy Award-winning star’s low-cut minidress dipped all the way down to her waist, framing her subtle padded shoulders and long sleeves. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Verb

Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

The deep heel cup offers excellent stability, while the soft footbed is padded enough to wear for hours at a time. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Garrett Mitchell drove in another run in the fourth to cut the Giants lead to 3-2, but San Francisco padded its lead in the sixth inning when Christian Koss and Arraez each singled in a run with the bases loaded. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Plus, the straps are thick and padded to prevent them from digging into shoulders during a high-intensity workout. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Do wrap bottles in protective materials While a sweater or jeans works in a pinch, padded wine sleeves or bubble-wrap sheets will be your best friend. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Tampa Bay, meanwhile, padded the American League’s best record to remain four games in front of the New York Yankees in the AL East. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

The Red Sox jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, padded it with home runs by Anthony Seigler and Wilyer Abreu and got six strong innings from starter Sonny Gray, who allowed one run. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Audiophiles can spend their days holed up in the dedicated music-listening room, while children have their own hideaway, a playroom equipped with a climbing wall, monkey bars, a swing, and a floor that is both padded and heated. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026