PUDGY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

pudgy

adjective

ˈpə-jē

Definition of pudgy

as in plump

having an excess of body fat the short and pudgy toddler had transformed into a tall, strapping teenager

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Recent Examples of pudgy Its rounded edges and pudgy bun feet feel playful, but still sophisticated—like something that would elevate a child’s nursery or supply extra seating in a living room with a casually elegant aesthetic. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026 Center Grove coach Zachary Hahn recalled first meeting him as a pudgy eighth grader. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2025 When Reid arrived in Minnesota as an undrafted free agent out of LSU in 2019, few knew what to make of the pudgy but skilled big man. — Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 20 May 2025 There’s a lot of hype around the reveal of the contestants, which are the pudgiest bears in the park. — Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pudgy

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Adjective

This filter-like foundation also has a blurring effect that’s hydrating and brightening, leaving my skin looking fresh and plump—which is thanks to the niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptides infused into it.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 14 July 2026
When the sweet corn is still plump and juicy, mix it with grits for a summery spin on shrimp and grits (grits are corn, after all).

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Trying to perfect and smooth every contour of the face with injectables or fat grafting leads to patients’ heads getting larger and larger over the course of a few years.

— Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
On average, beans are made up of 21 % protein, 77 % complex carbohydrates and only a few percent fat, according to the Blue Zones site.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of fat

Adjective

The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
That set the stage for his post-round media availability, where, naturally, he was asked again about the DeChambeau ruling.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of round

Adjective

Her legs weren't as shapely; her knees were chubby; her thighs too thick; her boobs not large enough.

— Staff Author, InStyle, 18 June 2026
In a sport that has grown increasingly complex in its offenses and defenses, with wrinkles upon wrinkles like a chubby newborn baby, teams need continuity and cohesion to thrive.

— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of chubby

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