bodied

1 of 2

adjective

bod·​ied ˈbä-dēd 

: having a body of a specified kind

—used in combination

full-bodied

glass-bodied

bodied

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of body entry 2

Examples of bodied in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The mouthfeel is full bodied, and the finish is loaded with refreshing acidity that invites you in for another sip. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

While most long-bodied marine creatures swim like eels by flexing their whole bodies, the oarfish remains almost perfectly still. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Obamacare expanded Medicaid, for example, to cover able-bodied, working-age adults. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

Jon Beavers provides chemistry as an able-bodied romantic opposite for Heumann who is fine with her taking control. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bodied

• able-bodied
• able-bodied seaman
• full-bodied

Rhymes for bodied

• disembodied
• embodied

Kids Definition

bodied

adjective

bod·​ied ˈbäd-ēd 

: having a body of a certain kind

—used in combination

long-bodied