bloated
Translation
bloated, swollen, puffed up
Examples
I feel bloated after eating so much.
I feel bloated after eating so much.
The company became bloated with bureaucracy.
The company became bloated with bureaucracy.
Grammar Patterns
((to feel bloated)) to feel uncomfortably full I feel bloated after the meal.
((bloated with sth.)) filled to excess with (sth.) The organization is bloated with middle managers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: swollen, distended, puffed up
Etymology
From Old English 'blawan' meaning 'to blow', suggesting something filled with air.
Memory Tips
Think of a boat that is 'bloated' with too much cargo and sits low in the water. It can also describe the feeling after a large meal.