well-fed
Americanadjective
adjective
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having a nutritious diet; well nourished
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plump; fat
Etymology
Origin of well-fed
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
Example Sentences
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Wagner points for example to images of "well-fed prisoners, meant to suggest that conditions in concentration camps weren't really that bad".
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Claudius lives on in our newsroom as a well-fed betta fish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Despite the disease, Mary has remained in relatively good health because she’s well-fed and hydrated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2024
Joanne Bromley, head teacher at King Street Primary School in Spennymoor, said well-fed children were able to concentrate better.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2024
The pastor, Father James, was a genial, well-fed man with a face like a darker moon.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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