Synonyms for

Padded

Verb / ˈpædɪd / Another word for padded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

covered or filled with a soft material to protect or give comfort

Synonyms & similar words

bolster embroider slog cushiony aggrandise aggrandize plod tramp pad footslog dramatize trudge fillout cushioned blowup lard embellish dramatise cushioned soft stuffed quilted insulated lined puffy plush fleecy downy comfy cosy cozy snug comfortable yielding thick bulky fluffy feathery

Synonyms by register

Formal

cushioned upholstered lined interlined

Informal

stuffed quilted thickened

Literary

downy velveted

Antonyms

bare unpadded unprotected exposed thin lean stripped

Common collocations

  • padded cell
  • padded jacket
  • padded envelope
  • padded bra
  • padded out
  • padded seat
  • padded flooring

Word family

noun padding
verb pad
adjective padded
adverb padwise

Usage note

Often used to describe something covered with soft material for protection or comfort. Can also refer to something artificially inflated or exaggerated, especially in finance.

Example sentences

  1. She wore a padded coat to keep herself warm in the cold weather.
  2. The gymnast fell on the padded mat and didn't get hurt.
  3. The dog slept on a padded bed that was very comfortable.
  4. The boxer wore padded gloves to protect his hands during the fight.
  5. The bike seat was padded to make it more comfortable to ride.

Quotes

  • I like my life to be padded. - Karl Lagerfeld
  • The best way to knock the chip off your neighbor's shoulder is to pat him on the back when he has the padded coat on. - Henry Wheeler Shaw
  • I am a padded cell adorned with assent. - Anne Sexton

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