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

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bodied -bodied

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

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 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

Research also shows that disabled people are more vulnerable to effects of climate change than abled bodied people.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2022

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

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

A movement in the trees behind Ronan made Hagrid raise his bow again, but it was only a second centaur, black-haired and -bodied and wilder-looking than Ronan.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

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