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
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 ● Jan. 2, 2026
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
One brownstone was rotund—like a jolly, well-fed grandfather—with a curved facade and decorative curlicues above round, owlish windows.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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