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Word

bodied

Phoneticsbod·ied

US/ˈbɑdid/

UK/bˈɒdɪd/

Definitions

01having a specific body type

B2

adj. used with another word to describe what kind of body a person, animal, or object has.

adj. used in combination to denote the possession of a specific type of physical form or structure.

“The athlete was strong and heavy-bodied, making him hard to push around.”

“The breed is typically long-bodied and short-legged, a physical configuration originally intended for hunting in narrow burrows.”

Usage

Always used as the second part of a hyphenated compound adjective.

Synonyms

02liquid thickness

C1

adj. used to describe how thick or full a liquid, like wine or paint, feels.

adj. referring to the viscosity, weight, or fullness of a liquid's consistency.

“This full-bodied red wine goes very well with steak.”

“The artist preferred a full-bodied acrylic paint that retained the texture of the brushstrokes once dry.”

Technical

Usage

Commonly used in the context of beverages or industrial fluids.

Synonyms

Antonyms

03to defeat completely

C1

v. to beat someone very badly in a fight, game, or argument.

v. to decisively defeat or dominate an opponent, often physically or in a competitive performance.

“Our team completely bodied the opposition in the final match.”

“The challenger was absolutely bodied in the first round of the debate, unable to respond to the incumbent's aggressive questioning.”

Slang · Informal

Teaching tip

This is modern youth slang; it is very informal and should be avoided in professional or academic writing.

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