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
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After the large meal, I felt completely bloated.
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The dead fish was bloated and floating on the surface of the water.
2.
(of an organization or system) excessively large or inefficient
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The company became bloated with too many layers of management.
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The government bureaucracy was criticized for being bloated and slow.