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
Edmund Wilsona 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
Kemp Malone5
: abounding in fancy, wit, or resourcefulness : inventive
all this has been said … by great and pregnant artists—The Times Literary Supplement (London)
The Times Literary Supplement (London)6
archaic
: cogent
pregnantly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of pregnant in a Sentence
She got pregnant soon after her marriage.
There was a pregnant pause before the winner was announced.
Recent Examples on the Web
For Burke’s second IVF round, doctors transferred two embryos, and Burke became pregnant with twins.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Anita Chabria: Supreme Court to pregnant women: Good luck with that.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Both organizations use those funds to operate respite shelters for asylum seekers, primarily those in vulnerable populations such as families with young children, pregnant women, and people who are sick or elderly.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Their ruling, expected by late June, will also affect a similar case in Texas and could have wide implications amid a spike in complaints that pregnant women have been turned away from emergency rooms care since Roe was overturned.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 25 Apr. 2024
Read Next National Man killed pregnant woman, then was seen on video dragging body to alley, IL cops say
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This story was originally published April 25, 2024, 2:38 PM.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Over his decades in medicine, Schneider has learned that vulnerabilities for pregnant women are acute.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
An Orange County driver who pleaded guilty to fatally hitting a pregnant woman while driving under the influence of a cocktail of drugs in 2020 was sentenced on Friday to 15 years to life in prison.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Research shows that Black and poor pregnant women are more likely to be screened for drug use during pregnancy and referred to child welfare services than White or wealthier pregnant women, even though women of all races use substances during pregnancy at similar rates.
—Mira Cheng, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Anita Chabria: Supreme Court to pregnant women: Good luck with that.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Both organizations use those funds to operate respite shelters for asylum seekers, primarily those in vulnerable populations such as families with young children, pregnant women, and people who are sick or elderly.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Their ruling, expected by late June, will also affect a similar case in Texas and could have wide implications amid a spike in complaints that pregnant women have been turned away from emergency rooms care since Roe was overturned.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 25 Apr. 2024
Read Next National Man killed pregnant woman, then was seen on video dragging body to alley, IL cops say
April 08, 2024 1:39 PM
This story was originally published April 25, 2024, 2:38 PM.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Over his decades in medicine, Schneider has learned that vulnerabilities for pregnant women are acute.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
An Orange County driver who pleaded guilty to fatally hitting a pregnant woman while driving under the influence of a cocktail of drugs in 2020 was sentenced on Friday to 15 years to life in prison.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Research shows that Black and poor pregnant women are more likely to be screened for drug use during pregnancy and referred to child welfare services than White or wealthier pregnant women, even though women of all races use substances during pregnancy at similar rates.
—Mira Cheng, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
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pregnant
adjective
preg·nant
ˈpreg-nənt
1
: containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body
2
: full of meaning
a pregnant pause
pregnantly
adverb
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pregnant
adjective
preg·nant
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