padded

The word “padded” has 2 syllables: pad-ded.

It's pronounced as /ˈpædɪd/.


What is synonym and antonym for padded?

In the thesaurus, “padded” has 16 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for padded along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for padded

  • colored
  • cushioned
  • elaborated
  • embellished
  • embroidered
  • enhanced
  • enlarged
  • exaggerated
  • inflated
  • magnified
  • outsized
  • overstated
  • quilted
  • stepped
  • stretched
  • walked

Antonyms for padded

  • minimized
  • reasonable
  • understated

Meanings of padded

  • verb
    1. To stuff.
    2. To furnish with a pad or padding.
    3. To increase the size of, especially by adding undesirable filler.
    4. To imbue uniformly with a mordant.
    5. To deliberately play the ball with the leg pad instead of the bat.
    6. To travel along (a road, path etc.).
    7. To travel on foot.
    8. To wear a path by walking.
    9. To walk softly, quietly or steadily, especially without shoes.
    10. To practise highway robbery.
  • adjective
    1. Having padding.

Example Sentences

  • The gymnast landed gracefully on the padded mat after a flawless routine.
  • In the quiet library, footsteps were muffled by the thick padded carpet.
  • The leather chair in the executive office was luxuriously padded for comfort.
  • As the cyclist braved the rocky terrain, they appreciated the padded handlebars.
  • The cat curled up on the soft, padded cushion for a peaceful nap.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to padded, such as: colored, cushioned, elaborated, embellished, embroidered, enhanced, enlarged.

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