overstuffed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌstʌft/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌstʌft/
adjective
Definition
Filled with too much material or content, making it bulky or uncomfortable.
Example
The overstuffed sofa was difficult to sit on because it was too full.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more overstuffed
Superlative: most overstuffed
Conversation
Have you seen my backpack? It's so overstuffed with books.
Yeah, I noticed! It looked really heavy when you carried it.
I can barely fit anything else in it now.
You might need to lighten your load or get a bigger bag!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bulging
packed
crammed
Antonyms
empty
deflated
slack
verb
Definition
To fill something too much or to the point where it cannot hold any more.
Example
She overstuffed the suitcase, making it difficult to close.
Tense Forms
Past: overstuffed
Past Participle: overstuffed
Conversation
I think I really overstuffed my suitcase this time.
Yeah, it looks pretty heavy!
I just couldn't decide what to bring.
Root Explanation
Overstuffed → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "stuffed" (from Old French *estoffer*, meaning to fill or pack tightly). The word "overstuffed" means excessively filled or packed tightly beyond normal capacity.
Memory Tip
Think of something being filled 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why overstuffed means too full.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.