engorged

adjective

as in gorged

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Recent Examples of engorged Others include as series called Miss Mao, which shows a caricatured version of Mao with breasts and an engorged nose. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 That’s the key point here, as Mafty is an organization that’s aimed at severing the heads of the Federation from their engorged bodies. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engorged
  1. overstuffed
  2. stuffed
  3. replete
Adjective
  • Walker Edison Linley Bouclé Accent Chair & Ottoman Sink yourself into a plush reading chair with playful ball feet that elevate its overstuffed silhouette.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • It’s filled with old-world charm (overstuffed couches, moody lighting) but also turns into a lively scene in the evenings.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of overstuffed
Adjective
  • Start with a smattering of appetizers ranging from stuffed oysters to coconut shrimp to wahoo fish dip, then choose your seafood adventure.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The only other guests were our daughter’s dolls and stuffed animals.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of stuffed
Adjective
  • There’s the plush seating area for makeup, hair, and comfortable waiting, of course, but there’s also a bathroom replete with outlets for styling tools and with multiple sinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Von Teese first appeared onstage as a character reminiscent of Snow White — replete with perfect black coif, red lips, pristine look and forbidden fruit in hand — but the narrative took a different direction.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of replete

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“Engorged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engorged. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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