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 three belugas that traveled to San Diego on Saturday were each placed on padded stretchers that featured small holes for their pectoral fins. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

First-round defensive tackle Peter Woods impressed in the first padded practice, splitting reps against Trey Smith and getting the better of backup interior linemen, Sweeney wrote from Day 5. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

How to carry the load safely 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, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The padded helmet covers, first introduced in practices in 2022, have become a common sight during training camp and preseason games as the NFL seeks to reduce head injuries and concussions. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Nabers then followed that practice up with more work Tuesday in his first padded practice, while continuing to wear a red non-contact jersey. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Two walkthroughs and two padded practices are finished, with two joint sessions against the Eagles scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday and a preseason game Saturday. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

This pair has a padded memory foam insole that adds arch support and contours to your foot shape. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Made of water-repellent nylon, the bag features a top handle and removable crossbody strap, tons of pouches and compartments for organization, and a padded laptop pocket. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

How to carry the load safely 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, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

This season’s combination of a sputtering offense and a shaky bullpen – exposed again Sunday as the Brewers padded their lead in the late innings – is already way too stomach-churning for Dodger fans. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2026

She was then treated and cleared for travel, and her sling was padded with foam to keep her from flailing her tail. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

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

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

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