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Padded: meaning, definitions and examples

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padded

 

[ ˈpædɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing

Having extra material sewn into a garment to make it larger or to provide extra protection or comfort.

Synonyms

cushioned, quilted, stuffed

Examples of usage

  • The jacket was padded with extra insulation to keep the wearer warm.
  • She wore padded gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
  • The padded shoulders on the blazer gave it a more structured look.
Context #2 | Verb

writing

To make a piece of writing longer by adding unnecessary or repetitive material.

Synonyms

embellish, exaggerate, inflate

Examples of usage

  • The student padded his essay with unnecessary details to reach the word count.
  • She was accused of padding her resume with false information.
  • The article was padded with filler content to meet the required length.

Translations

Translations of the word "padded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acolchoado

🇮🇳 गद्देदार

🇩🇪 gepolstert

🇮🇩 berlapis

🇺🇦 вкладений

🇵🇱 wyściełany

🇯🇵 パッド入り

🇫🇷 rembourré

🇪🇸 acolchado

🇹🇷 dolgulu

🇰🇷 패딩 처리된

🇸🇦 مبطن

🇨🇿 polstrovaný

🇸🇰 polstrovaný

🇨🇳 填充的

🇸🇮 oblazinjen

🇮🇸 bætt

🇰🇿 жұмсақ

🇬🇪 დაფარული

🇦🇿 yastıqlı

🇲🇽 acolchado

Etymology

The word 'padded' is derived from the verb 'pad', which originally meant 'to stuff, line, or cover with soft material'. The use of 'padded' in the context of clothing dates back to the late 16th century, referring to the practice of adding extra material for warmth or protection. In the realm of writing, 'padded' started to be used in the late 19th century to describe the act of adding unnecessary content to increase length. Over time, 'padded' has become a common term in both fashion and writing to denote the addition of extra material or content.

See also: iPad, pad, padding, Paddy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,474, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.