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wadded

/ˈwædɪd/

VERB

1. Crumpled or crushed into a compact mass

Folded, squeezed, or compressed into a small, irregular ball or compact shape.

1.1. Formed into a ball or compact mass

Describes something that has been crumpled, rolled, or squeezed into a compact, irregular shape.

Synonyms

  • crumpled
  • balled
  • rolled
  • rounded
  • bunched
  • agglomerated
  • clumped
  • lumped
  • compressed
  • scrunched

Antonyms

Examples

  • She wadded the tissue into a ball and tossed it into the trash.
  • He wadded the receipt and put it in his pocket.
  • The old newspaper was wadded up and used as kindling for the fire.

Related Words

  • crushed
  • folded
  • wrinkled
  • compacted
  • gathered
  • squeezed

1.2. Stuffed or filled with soft material

Describes something that has been filled, lined, or padded with soft material such as cotton, cloth, or other cushioning substances.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The jacket was wadded with soft material to provide extra warmth.
  • The package was wadded with cotton to protect the fragile contents.
  • The old garment had a wadded lining for additional insulation.

Related Words