Covered with soft material to protect or make more comfortable, like a padded chair or a padded cell.
Padded things are usually soft and comfortable, but a padded cell can make people think of being trapped or controlled.
Examples:
The padded chair is very comfortable.
She wore a padded jacket to stay warm.
The padded room was quiet and soft.
I like to sit on the padded bench at the park.
The padded bed felt like a cloud.
The padded walls made the room feel safe.
To walk quietly, like when you walk on a soft surface.
Padded walking can make people think of being sneaky or trying not to be heard.
Examples:
She padded quietly into the room.
The cat padded across the floor.
He padded softly down the stairs.
I padded into the kitchen to get a snack.
The bear padded through the forest without making a sound.
The ninja padded through the dark hallway.