blubbery

adjective

ˈblə-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce blubbery (audio)
Definition of blubberynext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat a gathering of blubbery walruses basked on the beach

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blubbery
  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. round
Adjective
  • Rhode Glazing Milk There is nothing quite like this on the market, this milky essence boasts a skin identical lipid complex to soothe redness and plump skin.
    Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings.
    Deepa Bharath and Jessie Wardarski, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Research shows people with a majority of body fat around the waist rather than hips have a higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
  • These foods also contain high amounts of fat, sodium, and other refined ingredients that are not good for your health.3 However, seeing MSG on an ingredient list isn't a reason to avoid that food.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • For popular half-day hikes, popular jaunts include the Smith Spring Trail (around two miles round-trip), Devil’s Hall Trail (around 4 miles round-trip), or McKittrick Canyon Trail (between 5 and 7 miles round-trip).
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • In green and in red, and even in gold, Skinny and round, wispy and bold.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of round
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