Bodied
/ˈbɒdid/
adjectiveIntermediateCommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
Having a particular physical form or build.
/ˈbɒdid/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
General
Having a specified kind of body or physique.
The wine is full-bodied and flavorful.
💡 Simply: Having a certain kind of body.
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She is a strong, well-bodied athlete.
How It's Used
Physical Description
"He was a well-bodied man, strong and muscular."
Art Criticism
"The sculpture was beautifully bodied, capturing the model's form perfectly."
2
(of wine, etc.) having a rich, full flavor and texture.
/ˈbɒdid/
adjectivepositiveIntermediate
General
(of wine) having a rich, full taste.
The beer has a wonderfully bodied flavor profile.
💡 Simply: Having a strong, rich taste.
How It's Used
Wine Tasting
"This Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied wine with notes of blackcurrant and cedar."
Tip:Think of 'bodied' as 'having a full body of flavor'.
From Middle English *bodiéd, from body + -ed.
The usage of 'bodied' to describe physique has historical roots, while its use in describing wine is more recent.
Memory tip
Think of 'body' and 'ed' as 'having a body'.
Practice
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