well-fed

American  

[wel-fed] / ˈwɛlˈfɛd /

adjective

1. fat; plump.

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well-fed British  

adjective

1. having a nutritious diet; well nourished

2. plump; fat

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Etymology

Origin of well-fed

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

When finished, it will secure his reputation and bring him glory and riches, “the joy of lordliness, the majesty of the peaceful mind in the well-fed body.”

From The Wall Street Journal

She's lovely and glossy, well-fed and has been looked after somewhere.

From BBC

Claudius lives on in our newsroom as a well-fed betta fish.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Now a member of Sarajevo Canton Assembly, she points out that "well-fed rats" are currently so numerous in the city that "we can also expect hantavirus".

From BBC

Related Words

• fat
• plump