Word
bodied
Phoneticsbod·ied
US/ˈbɑdid/
UK/bˈɒdɪd/
Definitions
01having a specific body type
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.
02liquid thickness
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.
Antonyms
03to defeat completely
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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