padded
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpædɪd// UK //pˈædɪd// padded
adj. filled or covered with soft material to make something more comfortable or to protect it. You often see this on furniture or inside sports equipment.
adj. filled or lined with soft material for the purpose of comfort, protection, or shape enhancement. Often used to describe clothing, furniture, or protective gear.
The chair has a padded seat for extra comfort.
The athlete wore padded gloves to protect his hands from injury during the match.
The shipping container was lined with thick padded foam to ensure that the delicate glass sculptures remained intact during the long journey across the ocean.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'feels'.