ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. The act of making something fatter, particularly in reference or allusion to livestock.
  2. The act of becoming fatter.
  3. 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

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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