Fattening
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Fattening is an adjective meaning That causes weight gain; often of high calorie food with relatively little nutritive value.
Meaning
That causes weight gain; often of high calorie food with relatively little nutritive value.
More Meanings
- The act of making something fatter, particularly in reference or allusion to livestock.
- The act of becoming fatter.
- present participle and gerund of fatten
Example Sentences
‘Yer great puddin’ of a son don’ need fattenin’ any more, Dursley, don’ worry.’
I'd really love to lose weight, the trouble is, tasty desserts with stuff like whipped cream are so fattening.
Word Forms
- fattenings
Synonyms for fattening
Depending on context, synonyms include finished.
Antonyms for fattening
Common opposites include non-fattening, slimming.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include finished, fatty, fat, greasy, feed, feeder.
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