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

Ser Criston moves from flail to sword to dagger, wearing nothing but his padded gambeson. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

There’s an elaborate children’s playroom with a heated padded floor and built-ins for storage, along with kid-forward features like monkey bars, a climbing wall and a swing. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Layers of padded fabric created a rippling sand dune effect, while the structured bodice and exaggerated shoulders gave the look a futuristic edge. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026

An inflatable water wing around a bottle becomes an air cushion; a padded laptop sleeve doubles as a shock absorber. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

As the 3-year-old reached for the padded envelope, a Southern Pacific rattlesnake concealed beneath it bit her on the left hand. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

These dressy heeled sandals feature thin straps for a sultry silhouette, and ultra-padded insoles designed to support your feet for hours at a time. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026

The honey blossom baby carrier includes extra-padded shoulder straps and a supportive cross-back design, and is fully machine-washable for easy care. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

The interior is fully lined and has a padded compartment designed for a laptop. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Verb

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

The final score was almost padded three minutes later as Rahimi’s header on the break clanged down off the crossbar, but stopped just short of crossing the goal line. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

There's also an optional padded Internal Modular Gear Bag, that can be used on its own or that can go inside the Gear Vault. — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

In reality, only those padded with cash who can push through the lengthy relocation process will have a shot at living in New Zealand. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 July 2026