blubbery

adjective

ˈblə-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce blubbery (audio)
Definition of blubberynext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat a gathering of blubbery walruses basked on the beach

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blubbery
  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. round
Adjective
  • Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • It can even be injected or taken as a supplement, though is most commonly found in moisturizers and serums to lock in hydration, plump, and smooth fine lines.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Conversely, someone with a BMI in the normal range could have lost considerable muscle while retaining excess body fat.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors handle stopping duties, an important part of controlling a large fat-tire e-bike in traffic or on a downhill section.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • The artful styling revealed a peek of her round black strapless bra.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically in dress, rounder toes are trending; a refreshing alternative to the almond shape that has dominated for the past few seasons.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
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“Blubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blubbery. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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