Definition

Swollen or larger than normal, often due to excess fluid or gas.

Example

After eating too much, I felt bloated and uncomfortable.

Conversation

I feel so uncomfortable after that meal.

Yeah, I noticed you look a bit bloated now.

I really should have stopped eating sooner.

It's easy to overdo it, especially with all that delicious food.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bloated → It originates from the Old English word 'blōdian', meaning to swell or inflate. The word 'bloated' describes something that has swollen or inflated, often due to excess fluid or gas.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that has 'swelled' — that's what 'bloated' means, like a balloon that has too much air.

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