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adjective

Definition of fatteningnext
as in calorific

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fattening

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verb

present participle of fatten
as in filling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattening
  1. calorific
  2. filling
  3. fatty
  4. caloric
  5. oily
  6. fat
  7. greasy
Adjective
  • Warnings have tended to come from companies that make highly calorific products like fast food, snacks, and desserts.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Chick-fil-A's spicy deluxe sandwich is the restaurant's most calorific offering at just 550 calories.
    Malak Silmi, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Sep. 2021
Definition of calorific
Verb
  • Taurean Prince is the kind of player that championship contenders crave—low-maintenance, effective, and capable of filling gaps without demanding the ball.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The collision triggered a global catastrophe, filling the atmosphere with dust and blocking sunlight, which disrupted photosynthesis and killed plants.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of filling
Adjective
  • The mussels are fatty, drenched in garlicky, spicy tomato sauce and served with warm, thick slices of Grand Central Bakery's campagnolo loaf, sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Think: chocolate and alcohol, Dr. Burkhart says, or spicy foods, fatty foods, caffeine, and peppermint, according to Dr. Cohen.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of fatty
Adjective
  • Some research—mainly in mice—has linked caloric restriction to a lower risk of cancer, and scientists believe activation of the Nrf-2 pathway is partially why.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Fast food tends to be incredibly caloric and low in nutrition, Wolfson said.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
Definition of caloric
Adjective
  • Wild rose, vitamin C, rosehip oil Best For: Suited for dry, oily, normal, and combination skin types, the cream most effectively targets uneven texture.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
  • These oily fish contain omega-3 fatty acids and are good sources of protein, vitamins, selenium, and calcium.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of oily
Adjective
  • Here are the seven simple and effective ways to drop unwanted body fat.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Salt, fat, formic acid, heat In the new study, the team describes making spaghetti that is only 372 nanometres across.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • My extremely greasy hair before AirWash. Applying AirWash in sections.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
  • In designer gowns, over greasy burgers, the Hiltons showed PEOPLE their duality — a concept further proved by their shopping habits.
    Kyra Surgent, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of greasy
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