PODGY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

podgy

adjective

ˈpä-jē

Definition of podgy

chiefly British

as in plump

having an excess of body fat a podgy little bookseller with a shop in Notting Hill

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of podgy There are approximately 83 species of cactuses in Arizona, from podgy pin-cushion barrels to the rare senitas beckoning the sun with long arms to the majestic saguaros, the mascot of Arizona. — Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for podgy

Adjective

Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Holsteins offer exceptional milk volume, but breeds such as the Jersey cow produce milk with a greater concentration of fat and other solids.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fat

Adjective

The toys are translucent, round squishy balls with cartoon faces, glitter-like particles and water beads inside.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
And at the top tier, above Skydance, were the Paramount mountain, the Warners shield, and … the round DC bullet.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of round

Adjective

Groups of screaming preschoolers pass by us in the park, fists clutched tight onto their walking ropes, chubby hands waving hello or pointing to squirrels scampering in their path.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Gill suspected that these chubby godwits were preparing to fly non-stop from Alaska to New Zealand, where this species wintered.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of chubby

Browse Nearby Words

pod

podgy

podiatrist

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Podgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podgy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of podgy

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

inscrutable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes