Word
bellied
Phoneticsbel·lied
US/ˈbɛɫid/
UK/bˈɛlɪd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The cat looked bellied as it lay on the warm rug.”
contextual
“The old sailor had a bellied stomach that seemed to sag slightly as he walked across the deck.”
complex
“The poet described the moon as a bellied orb hanging low over the horizon, casting a pale, silver glow across the sleeping valley.”
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/bellied