What does overfed mean?
Overfed means Excessively fed; given too much to eat; having had too much to eat..
Overfed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Excessively fed; given too much to eat; having had too much to eat..
Definitions by Sense
- Excessively fed; given too much to eat; having had too much to eat.
- simple past and past participle of overfeed
Example Sentences
He allowed his ‘boy’—an overfed young negro from the coast—to treat the white men, under his very eyes, with provoking insolence.
Was this stupid system, so cruel, so crushing, and producing at the top such absurd results as flashy, insolent autos and silly palaces and overfed, overdressed women, and dogs in jeweled collars, and babies of wealth brought up by low menials—was this system really the best?
Synonyms for overfed
Antonyms for overfed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more overfed
- most overfed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overfed?
Common synonyms include nourished.
What is the opposite of overfed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use overfed in a sentence?
He allowed his ‘boy’—an overfed young negro from the coast—to treat the white men, under his very eyes, with provoking insolence.
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