paddings
/ˈpædɪŋz/
NOUN
1. Soft materials used for cushioning and protection
Soft materials placed inside, beneath, or around objects to provide cushioning, comfort, insulation, or protection against pressure and impact.
1.1. Cushioning and comfort
Soft materials used in furniture, clothing, seats, or other objects to make them more comfortable by reducing pressure.
Synonyms
Examples
- The upholstered chair contained thick paddings for extra comfort.
- The cushions needed new paddings after years of use.
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1.2. Protective and impact-absorbing materials
Soft materials incorporated into protective equipment or clothing to absorb blows, reduce impact, and prevent injury.
Synonyms
- cushions
- buffers
- fillings
- stuffings
Examples
- The martial arts uniform had reinforced paddings to absorb blows during sparring.
- Safety regulations required helmets with impact-resistant paddings for cyclists.
Related Words
- bumpers
- fenders
- pads
- safeguards
- shields
1.3. Insulating and lining materials
Additional soft layers placed inside or around structures to provide insulation or improve their protective properties.
Synonyms
- fillings
- stuffings
- interlinings
- linings
Examples
- Residents added extra thermal paddings to their windows for insulation.
- The jacket's internal paddings helped retain body heat.
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NOUN
2. Unnecessary additions or exaggerations
Additional material or exaggerated details used to make something appear longer, fuller, or more substantial than it really is.
2.1. Unnecessary content added to a text
Extra words, explanations, or details added to a document, speech, or presentation to increase its length without providing much useful information.
Synonyms
- fillers
- embellishments
- elaborations
- amplifications
Examples
- The editor removed unnecessary paddings from the manuscript.
- The presentation contained several paddings that added little value.
Related Words
- colorings
- enhancements
- overstatements
- exaggerations
2.2. Exaggerations and overstatements
Additions that distort, exaggerate, or magnify facts to make something seem more impressive or significant than it actually is.
Synonyms
- exaggerations
- overstatements
- amplifications
- embellishments
Antonyms
- understatements
- belittlements
- disparagements
- meioses
Examples
- The report contained exaggerations and other paddings that obscured the actual results.
- The editor removed the paddings that made the account seem more dramatic than it was.
Related Words
- fabrications
- misrepresentations
- hyperboles
- magnifications
- colorings