well-fed

[ wel-fed ]

adjective

1. fat; plump.

well-fed

adjective

1. having a nutritious diet; well nourished
2. plump; fat

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-fed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

Those same newsreels show well-fed Nazi guards, both men and women, now in allied custody.

From BBC

Despite the disease, Mary has remained in relatively good health because she’s well-fed and hydrated.

From Los Angeles Times

A team of 15 Korean chefs and nutritionists were flown into France to ensure that the athletes were well-fed throughout the competition, according to the CJ Newsroom.

From Salon

The “very vocal” sea lions are happy, well-fed and don’t seem to want to move much, Chandor said.

From Los Angeles Times

I thought, Was there no end to the indignities suffered by the weak and the infirm for the conveniences of the strong and the well-fed?

From Literature

Related Words

• fat
• plump