pregnant
adjective
preg·nant
ˈpreg-nənt
1
: containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body : gravid
3
: rich in significance or implication
… the pregnant phrases of the Bible …—Edmund Wilson
a pregnant pause
4
: having possibilities of development or consequence : involving important issues : momentous
… draw inspiration from the heroic achievements of that pregnant age …—Kemp Malone
5
: abounding in fancy, wit, or resourcefulness : inventive
… all this has been said … by great and pregnant artists …—The Times Literary Supplement (London)
6
archaic
: cogent
pregnantly
adverb
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnant. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.
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