bellied
v.v. to have a rounded or swollen stomach. It is often used to describe animals or people who are pregnant or have a large belly.
v. to have a rounded or distended abdomen. Often used in a literary or descriptive context to refer to the physical appearance of a person or animal.
The cat looked bellied as it lay on the warm rug.
The old sailor had a bellied stomach that seemed to sag slightly as he walked across the deck.
The poet described the moon as a bellied orb hanging low over the horizon, casting a pale, silver glow across the sleeping valley.
Last updated May 30, 2026