bloated
UK: ˈbləʊtɪd | US: ˈbloʊtɪd
adj. swollen or distended, often due to excess fluid or gas
adj. excessively large or inflated (e.g., in size or importance)
adj. (figuratively) overly elaborate or pompous
The word "bloated" originates from the Old Norse blautr (soft, soaked), which evolved into Middle English blout (soft or puffed up). The verb "bloat" emerged in the 17th century, meaning "to cause swelling," and the suffix -ed was added to form the adjective. The modern sense reflects both physical swelling (e.g., a bloated stomach) and metaphorical inflation (e.g., bloated bureaucracy).
After overeating, he felt uncomfortably bloated.
The company’s bloated budget drew criticism from investors.
Her bloated speech failed to address the core issue.
The river bloated after days of heavy rain.
Avoid bloated language in academic writing.