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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"The most important thing is that the animals are comfortable," he said, "and well-fed" with plenty of apples and carrots.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Claudius lives on in our newsroom as a well-fed betta fish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Over the weekend, Nancy was released after Ms Davison and Ms Kilmartin were satisfied she had recovered and was well-fed for her next journey.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 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
The well-fed of the village greeted each other politely by saying, “Have you eaten well today?”
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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