overstuffed

/'ouvə'stʌf/

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Word: Overstuffed

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "overstuffed" describes something that is filled with too much material, making it thick and puffy. It is often used to talk about furniture, like sofas or chairs, that have a lot of cushioning and are very soft.

Usage Instructions:

• "Overstuffed" is commonly used to describe furniture but can also apply to things that are filled too much, like bags or clothing.
• When using "overstuffed," it often has a negative connotation, suggesting that something is too full or not practical.

Example Sentences:

1. "I love my overstuffed sofa because it is so comfortable to sit on."
2. "She carried an overstuffed backpack that looked like it might burst open at any moment."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "overstuffed" metaphorically to describe situations or items that are overly filled or burdened, such as an "overstuffed schedule" meaning a schedule that is too full of activities.

Word Variants:

• Overstuff: (verb) To fill something too much.
  • Example: "I overstuffed my suitcase, and now I can't close it."
• Overstuffing: (noun) The act of filling something too much.
  • Example: "The overstuffing of the pillows made the couch look bulky."

Different Meanings:

1. Literal Meaning: Physically filled too much, like furniture or bags.
2. Figurative Meaning: Used to describe situations or schedules that are excessively full or busy.

Synonyms:

• Stuffed
• Packed
• Bulky
• Crammed

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "overstuffed," but you might say:
  • "Packed to the brim" - meaning very full, similar in context.

Academic

Adjective

1. upholstered thickly and deeply
   • an overstuffed sofa