Meaning of the word bloated in English

What does bloated mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bloated

US /ˈbloʊ.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈbləʊ.tɪd/

Adjective

1.

swollen with fluid or gas

Example:
After the large meal, I felt completely bloated.
The dead fish was bloated and floating on the surface of the water.
2.

(of an organization or system) excessively large or inefficient

Example:
The company became bloated with too many layers of management.
The government bureaucracy was criticized for being bloated and slow.