pregnant

adjective

ˈpreg-nənt How to pronounce pregnant (audio)
Definition of pregnantnext
1
as in expecting
containing unborn young within the body we only realized that our cat had been pregnant when she unexpectedly delivered three kittens

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2
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) a pregnant silence followed the ill-advised attempt at humor

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Recent Examples of pregnant His wife, Patti Ann, was pregnant with Conor, who was born the next January. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 31 July 2026 At Duke University Hospital, these patients may be trauma patients in car accidents, patients receiving liver transplants and pregnant patients with bleeding. — Eva Flowe july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Yet, only some pregnant people with these irregularities will go on to develop preeclampsia. — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Russell and Kailey walk hand-in-hand through the sand, and sons Remington, 5, and Radford, 2, pause their playtime to kiss their pregnant mom’s stomach. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pregnant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
  1. expecting
  2. suggestive
  3. expectant
  4. revealing
  5. meaning
  6. eloquent
  7. expressive
  8. reminiscent
Adjective
  • This news marks the first time the National Zoo has had an expecting Asian elephant in nearly 25 years.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of expecting
Adjective
  • The screenplay by Rasmus Birch and Kalle makes useful changes on that template, replacing crudely literal-minded aspects with more suggestive ones, paring dialogue to make room for effective visual storytelling.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Philip Marlowe as Chandler’s private eye is a smooth talking, whiskey-drinking character who tosses suggestive suggestions and 38 revolvers around with equal aplomb.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of suggestive
Adjective
  • Like most expectant parents, Briana Faucette heard the typical warnings about sleepless nights.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Now, a ritual for expectant parents who are prepping for a momentous life change and want to squeeze in a little rest, relaxation, and quiet time before the baby comes and shakes things up!
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2026
Definition of expectant
Adjective
  • Her performance is marked by a startling fearlessness regarding nudity and sexuality and outlandishly revealing outfits.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • The program’s final years—from institutional life support through its 18-month postmortem—offer a revealing case study in the challenges and self-defeating dynamics that have emerged for a growing number of non-revenue college sports teams.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of revealing
Adjective
  • Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of meaning
Adjective
  • What’s far more eloquent is the episode with the witch Circe (a terrific Samantha Morton), whose habit of tricking and transforming men into animals is rendered in evocatively physical, body-horror-esque imagery.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • After all, the eloquent document’s principal author, Thomas Jefferson, owned 600 slaves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of eloquent
Adjective
  • When balanced with thoughtful material selections and a clear design focus, bold tile can make a bath feel both expressive and harmonious.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • When transiting the sign of Leo, however, the influence of Jupiter can be just as creative, expressive and unapologetic with its authenticity.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of expressive
Adjective
  • Its large forelimbs are perfect for digging rapidly into the soil; these limbs are reminiscent of a mole’s.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
  • The stone in the shower had an almost iridescent quality to it, reminiscent of a seashell, a playful nod to Maui’s beaches.
    — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of reminiscent

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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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