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bodied

American

[bod-eed] / ˈbɒd id /

adjective

having a body of a specific kind (used in combination).

a flat-bodied fish; a wide-bodied car.

-bodied British

adjective

(in combination) having a body or bodies as specified

able-bodied
long-bodied
many-bodied

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Etymology

Origin of bodied

body + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Their ancient relatives were likely similar in being soft bodied marine organisms.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

But Colón’s instrumental preference changed once he heard the bodied timbre of Mon Rivera’s all-trombone brass lineup marching to a bomba beat.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

And if I can do the same for other people whether they're disabled or able bodied whether that's in the film industry or in other aspects in life.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

"Since there are no paper filters involved, French press brews a cup which retains all of the coffee's natural oils, resulting in a very full bodied and rich cup."

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2023

One was tall and big bodied, the other was tall and trim.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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