well-fed

/'wel'fed/

Thân thiện

A well-fed cat naps contentedly in a sunny spot.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Properly nourished; having had sufficient food: Describes a person or animal that receives or has received adequate and good-quality food, resulting in a healthy, often plump or robust appearance. 2. Appearing healthy and content due to good nutrition: Indicates a state of being where the effects of a good diet are visible, such as in a shiny coat for animals or a healthy complexion for people.

Usage and Examples

• General Description:

  • The well-fed children in the village showed no signs of malnutrition.
  • After months of care, the rescued dog looked happy and well-fed.

• Comparative or Contrastive Use:

  • The livestock on this farm are noticeably more well-fed than those on neighboring properties.
  • In the photograph, the well-fed cat sat next to its slender sibling.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• The term often implies more than just the absence of hunger; it suggests a state of being comfortably full and healthy from consistent, adequate nourishment.
• It can sometimes carry a subtle connotation of being slightly plump or prosperous, but its primary meaning is positive, focusing on good health.
• "Well-fed and content": A common collocation emphasizing both physical satisfaction and a state of happiness or lack of want.

Variants and Related Words

• Well-nourished (adj): A more formal or clinical synonym, often used in medical or scientific contexts. (e.g., )
• Fed (adj): The simple past tense and past participle of "to feed." While "fed" can mean having been given food, "well-fed" specifies the and of that feeding.
• Overfed (adj): Refers to being given too much food, often leading to unhealthy weight gain. This is a distinct concept from "well-fed," which implies a healthy balance.

Synonyms

• Properly nourished
• Healthy-looking (in the context of diet)
• Robust (when resulting from good diet)
• In good condition (often used for animals)

Antonyms

• Underfed
• Malnourished
• Starving
• Emaciated
• Gaunt

Related Phrases and Collocations

• To keep someone/something well-fed: To provide adequate food consistently.
  • It's a priority for the shelter to keep all the animals well-fed.
• A well-fed look: An appearance that suggests good nutrition.
  • The horse had a glossy coat and a well-fed look.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. properly nourished

Từ đồng nghĩa

• well-nourished