fattening 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of fatteningnext
as in calorific

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

fattening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of fatten
as in filling

Synonyms & Similar Words

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattening
  1. calorific
  2. filling
  3. fatty
  4. caloric
  5. oily
  6. fat
  7. feasting
  8. greasy
Adjective
  • The nation wants to snack its way to feeling better, and manufacturers are producing more and more fast food snacks that are increasingly calorific.
    Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Warnings have tended to come from companies that make highly calorific products like fast food, snacks, and desserts.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 8 Feb. 2024
Definition of calorific
Verb
  • Reviewers love the convenience (meals last for seven days after delivery) and filling ingredients.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Only a Democrat can be selected for the position, since the county charter states the person filling a vacancy must be of the same political party as the person leaving.
    Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of filling
Adjective
  • Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy: Caused by gene mutations, this is a rare condition that develops when fatty or scarred tissue replaces normal tissue in part of the heart, leading to irregular heartbeat.
    Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The melon is a protrusion on a beluga’s forehead, made up of fatty tissue and muscle.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of fatty
Adjective
  • But once winter hits, our eating habits change, and people tend to gravitate towards more caloric foods that help keep them warm.
    Leyre Moreno, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Some research—mainly in mice—has linked caloric restriction to a lower risk of cancer, and scientists believe activation of the Nrf-2 pathway is partially why.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of caloric
Adjective
  • Its long-wearing formula is ideal for oily skin and helps reduce unwanted shine.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Whalers once thought this oily liquid was sperm, hence the name sperm whale.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of oily
Adjective
  • The most noticeable differences are sweetness, smokiness, and fat content, notes Shore.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
  • However, muscles are vital in regulating blood sugar and fat levels and need movement to do that job properly.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of fat
Verb
  • Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
    Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of feasting
Adjective
  • Her advice to fellow actors and directors is avoid becoming obsessed with fame and its greasy pole.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This week, Miller High Life is releasing High Life Dive Bar-Fume, a perfume meant to evoke to scents of beer, barstools, greasy food, and everything else that can be found at one's preferred watering hole.
    Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of greasy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near fattening

fattened

fattening

fattens

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Fattening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattening. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on fattening

Nglish: Translation of fattening for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
naughty or nice
Are you naughty or nice? Quiz He's making a quiz, and checking it twice...