A child is not a vessel for filling, but a fire to light.
Source: tatoeba (2069)
Filling
/ˈfɪlɪŋ/
Synonyms for "filling" (145 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Strong matches (44)
doublureduplicationduplication of effortembellishmentexpletiveextraextra added attractionextra dashextravagancefacingfatfeatherbeddingfiligreefillerfillipflourishfrillfrillsfripperyfulfilling
Verb(1 words)
fill the logical gap
Preposition(1 words)
into pots
Related words (72)
Noun(29 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: fill, absorb, battology, bedizenment, bombast.
- Sentence evidence is available for filling, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "filling".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "filling"
Keep "filling" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "filling" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "filling", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "filling" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
27 entriesShowing 16 of 27 words.
Collocations
9 entrieschocolate fillingdental fillingfilling materialfilling stationform fillingpastry fillingpie fillingsandwich fillingtooth filling
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesTranslations
20 translations across 17 languages.
Afrikaans
1 entries- stopsel noun (anything used to fill something)
Bulgarian
1 entries- пълнеж noun (anything used to fill something)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 填充 noun (anything used to fill something)
Danish
1 entries- fyldning noun (anything used to fill something)
Esperanto
2 entries- remburaĵo noun (anything used to fill something)
- ŝtopaĵo noun (anything used to fill something)
Finnish
1 entries- täyte noun (anything used to fill something)
Galician
1 entries- recheo noun (anything used to fill something)
German
1 entries- Füllung noun (anything used to fill something)
Greek
2 entries- γέμιση noun (anything used to fill something)
- γόμωση noun (anything used to fill something)
Hindi
1 entries- भरावन noun (anything used to fill something)
Polish
1 entries- wypełnienie noun (anything used to fill something)
Portuguese
1 entries- enchimento noun (anything used to fill something)
Russian
1 entries- наполне́ние noun (anything used to fill something)
Slovak
2 entries- náplň noun (anything used to fill something)
- výplň noun (anything used to fill something)
Swahili
1 entries- muhu noun (anything used to fill something)
Swedish
1 entries- fyllning noun (anything used to fill something)
Thai
1 entries- ไส้ noun (anything used to fill something)
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
I've lost my filling.
Source: tatoeba (19914)
This tooth has to have a filling.
Source: tatoeba (19915)
I don't feel like filling out this questionnaire. There are too many items.
Source: tatoeba (61338)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "filling"?
Closest matches include fill, absorb, battology, bedizenment, bombast.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "filling"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.