padded
Definition
Adjective 1. Softened by the addition of cushions or padding: Describes something that has been made softer, more comfortable, or more protective by having soft material added to or placed over it.
Usage
The adjective "padded" is used to describe objects that have been made softer or more cushioned. It often implies added comfort, protection, or sometimes, a deliberate attempt to create a plush or luxurious feel. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Examples
- The baby's room had a padded floor for safety.
- She sat in the padded armchair by the fireplace.
- The envelope was padded to protect the fragile contents during shipping.
- He wore padded gloves for the boxing match.
Advanced Usage
- "Padded" can imply unnecessary addition or exaggeration: In some contexts, particularly with language or text, "padded" can suggest that something has been filled out with extra, often unnecessary, material to make it seem more substantial.
- The report was heavily padded with irrelevant statistics.
- Used to describe soundproofing: It can describe surfaces covered with soft material to absorb sound.
- The recording studio had padded walls.
Variants and Related Words
- Pad (verb): To fill, cover, or line something with soft material.
- They decided to pad the shoulders of the jacket.
- Padding (noun): The soft material used to pad something.
- The seat's padding was very thick and comfortable.
- Padded cell (noun phrase): A room in a psychiatric hospital with padded walls to prevent patients from injuring themselves.
Synonyms
- Cushioned: Provided with a cushion or cushions.
- Upholstered: (Of furniture) covered with padding and fabric or leather.
- Quilted: Made of two layers of fabric with a layer of padding between them.
- Stuffed: Filled tightly with something, often soft material.
Antonyms
- Hard: Solid, firm, and rigid.
- Unpadded: Not provided with padding.
- Bare: Without any covering or addition.
Related Phrases
- Padded jacket: A coat with insulating padding, like a down jacket.
- Padded envelope: A mailing envelope with a layer of soft, protective material inside.
- Padded room: See "Padded cell" under Variants.
Adjective
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softened by the addition of cushions or padding
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