pregnant

Definitions

1. adjective

   Carrying developing offspring within the body.

   Examples

   • I went to the doctor and, guess what, I’m five weeks pregnant!
   • I became pregnant in July 2014.
2. adjective

   Of a couple: expecting a baby together.

   Examples

   • They announced they were pregnant with their first child.
   • The pregnant couple attended every prenatal class together.
3. adjective

   Meaningful, having numerous possibilities or implications, full of promise, or abounding in ability, resources, etc.

   Examples

   • a pregnant pause
   • wherein the pregnant enemy does much
   ≈meaningful≈significant
4. adjective

   Fecund, fertile, prolific (usually of soil, ground, etc.).

   Examples

   • The pregnant soil yielded a bountiful harvest.
   • Farmers prized the pregnant fields along the river.
5. adjective

   Pervaded by something, usually sth intangible.

   Examples

   • The room was pregnant with tension before the announcement.
   • Her silence was pregnant with unspoken meaning.
6. adjective

   Affording entrance, receptive, yielding, willing, open, or prompt.

   Examples

   • He was pregnant to any suggestion that might help.
   • She remained pregnant to new ideas throughout her career.
7. adjective

   Ready-witted, clever, or ingenious.

   Examples

   • He gave a pregnant reply that impressed everyone.
   • Her pregnant wit made her a favorite at dinner parties.
8. noun

   A pregnant person.

   Examples

   • The clinic offered special classes for pregnants.
   • The seat was reserved for a pregnant.
9. adjective

   Compelling or clear, evident.

   Examples

   • His argument was pregnant and left no room for doubt.
   • The evidence was pregnant enough to convince the jury.
   ≈eating for two≈expectant≈expecting≈fertilized≈gravid +5 more