Bellied: meaning, definitions and examples

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bellied

 

[ หˆbษ›l.iหŒd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Bellied refers to having a belly or abdomen that is protruding or distended. It often describes a person or animal whose stomach is noticeably rounded or swollen, implying a certain fullness or weight. The term can also be used metaphorically to indicate that something is not as it appears, exaggerating certain features.

Synonyms

paunchy, potbellied, rounded

Examples of usage

  • The bellied man struggled to tie his shoelaces.
  • The bellied cat lounged lazily in the sun.
  • He wore a shirt that hugged his bellied frame.
  • Many creatures become bellied after a hearty meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "bellied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barrigudo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคŸ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bรคuchig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berperut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ะถะธะฒะพั‚ะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzuchaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠ่…นใŒๅ‡บใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ventre ร  l'air

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ panzรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karnฤฑ รงฤฑkฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๊ฐ€ ๋‚˜์˜จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชู„ุฆ ุงู„ุจุทู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bล™ichatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bruchatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚šๅญๅคง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trebuhat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆั– ัˆั‹า“ั‹าฃา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑnlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ panza

Etymology

The term 'bellied' originates from the Middle English word 'bely', which is derived from the Old English 'bรฆlg', meaning 'bag' or 'sack', often used to refer to the abdomen or belly area of a creature. Over time, the term evolved to describe the physical characteristic of protrusion or fullness, commonly associated with excess body weight or the natural shape of an organism's abdomen. The use of 'bellied' has been documented since at least the 15th century, referring to both humans and animals, often in a humorous or descriptive sense. In literature and everyday speech, it has maintained a focus on physicality, conveying images of roundness or excess.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,941, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.