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Fattening
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Simple meaning
What does Fattening mean?
Likely to add weight or richness.
Dictionary definition
Likely to increase body weight or richness; also the act of making something fatter or fuller.
Example sentences
Fattening in a sentence
easy
Some desserts are very filling and fattening.
medium
The farmer discussed cattle fattening.
hard
Fattening is a food and farming word, but body-related language should be used respectfully.
Synonyms
Words like Fattening
Antonyms
Opposite words
slimmingRelated to becoming thinner.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fattening, depending on context.
Word family
Fattening word family
Base word
fattening
noun
fattenings
More than one fattening.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fattening mean?
Fattening means likely to add weight or richness.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fattening?
Rich is close in meaning to fattening in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fattening?
Slimming contrasts with fattening.
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