padded

Lined with foam

Padded means fitted with soft material for protection, comfort, or bulk.

A padded envelope cushions its contents.

A padded bra adds shape.

Padded cells in psychiatric facilities prevent self-harm.

Figuratively, something padded has been artificially inflated: a padded expense report, a padded résumé.

To pad is to add this filler: The essay was padded with unnecessary quotations.

cushioned

cushioning

Softening force or fall

  • foamBubble-filled substance
  • pillowBedding for heads
  • quiltedStitched through layered fabric

stuffed · plush · sponge · mat · liner · buffer · tufted · puffy · fleece · batting

insulated

thermal

Pertaining to warmth

lined · fleece-lined · winterized · puffer · puffy · layered · cozy · bundled · thick · heavyweight

inflated

exaggerated

Made larger than reality

embellished · puffed-up · stretched · boosted · augmented · enhanced · magnified · overblown · swollen · fattened

upholstered

furniture

Movable room objects

  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
  • armchairUpholstered seat with supports
  • ottomanBackless cushioned seat

headboard · bench · seat · chair · banquette · booth · settee · loveseat · recliner · footstool

protective

armor

Protective combat covering

impact-resistant · gloves · mouthguard · headgear · reinforced · bumper

bra

underwire

Curved bra stiffener

lined · shaped · enhancing · supportive · structured · seamless · demi-cup · bralette

Categories
Opposites
cushioning/protection

paddedunpadded

Without protective stuffing

uncushioned · bare · hard · unlined · rigid

content length/substance

paddedabridged

Reduced in length

condensed · lean · concise · trimmed · streamlined

surface texture/feel

paddedhard

Firm or demanding

firm · rigid · unyielding · stiff · solid

Phrases
Family

padding, unpadded, overpadded

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G