Synonyms of pregnant

pregnant

adjective

ˈpreg-nənt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expecting
• expectant
• with young
• with child
• caught
• gravid
• gone
• conceiving
• prenatal
• enceinte
• big
• heavy
• parturient
• childbearing
• gestational
• quick
• impregnated
• brooding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonpregnant
• infertile
• barren
• delivered
• miscarrying
• aborting

2

as in suggestive

clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)

a pregnant silence followed the ill-advised attempt at humor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggestive
• revealing
• meaning
• eloquent
• expressive
• reminiscent
• meaningful
• revelatory
• significant
• graphic
• vivid
• pictorial
• evocative
• flavorful
• rich
• full-bodied
• redolent
• weighty
• sententious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vacant
• blank
• deadpan
• inexpressive
• expresionless
• unexpressive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pregnant

Ramphele, who tragically lost Biko while pregnant with his child, now confronts humanity's current crises with profound hope. — Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Four of the dogs were pregnant and gave birth to 31 puppies after they were recovered. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Chani, shown pregnant in an early scene of the clip, is furious and leaves Atreides after his betrayal. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

Compared to a woman in her mid-to-late 30s, who has around a 54% chance of getting pregnant with donor eggs and IVF treatment, a woman over the age of 49 only has around a 43% chance of success, per the study. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026