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pregnant

/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/

noun

Meaning

  • A pregnant person.

adjective

Meaning

  • Carrying developing offspring within the body.

    "I went to the doctor and, guess what, I'm pregnant!"

  • Having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.

    "a pregnant pause"

  • Fertile, prolific (usually of soil, ground etc.).

  • Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.

  • Ready-witted; clever; ingenious.

Synonyms

bun in the oven,
eating for two,
in a family way,
knocked up,
preggers,
up the duff,
up the spout,
in a family way,
interesting condition,
expectant,
expecting,
fertilized,
gravid,
with child,
meaningful,
significant