light-bodiedadj.

Brit.

/ˌlʌɪtˈbɒdɪd/, U.S.

/ˌlaɪtˈbɑdid/

Forms: see light adj.¹ and n.² and bodied adj.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: light adj.¹, bodied adj.

Etymology: < light adj.¹ + bodied adj.In sense 2 after body n. 21a; compare earlier full-bodied adj. 2.

1. Esp. of a person or animal: having a lightweight or lightly built body.

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the world > life > the body > bodily shape or physique > slim shape or physique > [adjective]

genta1275

smallc1275

slendera1400

slightc1400

gauntc1440

light-bodiedc1487

jimp?a1513

slender-bodied1611

snever1640

slim1657

gend1676

scranky1735

light built1778

sveltea1825

spindly1827

slimmish1841

slippy1883

slenderish1894

slim-down1978

c1487 J. Skelton tr. Diodorus Siculus Bibliotheca Historica iv. 251 They [sc. Ethiopians] be light bodyed and passyng swift to renne.

1586 T. Wilcox Expos. vpon Bk. Psalmes f. 66 The Vnicornes..be slender and light bodyed, and much giuen to leaping or skipping.

1652 Laughing Mercury No. 29. 228 Their leggs are not black as other Swans, but white..; they are so light-bodied, that they will flye as fast as any can run, or Oars row.

1755 World 20 Nov. 906 Maiden ladies of riper years..who club their stocks for a neat little house, a light-bodied coach, and a footboy.

1909 Collier's 11 Sept. 10/1 Our yachts reflect the speed mania and are light-bodied, oversparred machines, best suited to pond sailing.

1970 J. Dickey Deliverance v. 261 He was an old seam-faced light-bodied man with hazel eyes.

2017 Daily News (Los Angeles) (Nexis) 2 June b8 Stellar Wind is a light-bodied horse that travels well.

2. Of wine, beer, etc.: having little body (body n. 21a); having a subtle character or flavour; (in negative sense) lacking richness or complexity. Cf. full-bodied adj. 2.

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1751 Gen. Evening Post 2 Nov. Wines are drinkable, being of a very fine Colour, but so light-bodied that they must be drank new.

1816 Morning Chron. 12 Apr. The oldest Cadiz Sherry, 52s per dozen..curiously light-bodied high-flavoured Pale ditto, 63s. per dozen.

1916 Hebrew Standard (Sydney) 4 Aug. 7/4 (advt.) A light bodied sparkling ale that is acceptable any time—anywhere.

1995 House Beautiful Nov. 82/1 Danflou, a well-known specialist in brandies and eaux-de-vie, bottles a rather light-bodied version.

2009 Nespresso No. 1. 38/2 Cosi espresso coffee is light-bodied and fresh, rich in citrus tones.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021).

单词	light-bodied
释义	light-bodiedadj. Brit. /ˌlʌɪtˈbɒdɪd/, U.S. /ˌlaɪtˈbɑdid/ Forms: see light adj.¹ and n.² and bodied adj. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: light adj.¹, bodied adj. Etymology: < light adj.¹ + bodied adj.In sense 2 after body n. 21a; compare earlier full-bodied adj. 2. 1. Esp. of a person or animal: having a lightweight or lightly built body. ΘΚΠ the world > life > the body > bodily shape or physique > slim shape or physique > [adjective] genta1275 smallc1275 slendera1400 slightc1400 gauntc1440 light-bodiedc1487 jimp?a1513 slender-bodied1611 snever1640 slim1657 gend1676 scranky1735 light built1778 sveltea1825 spindly1827 slimmish1841 slippy1883 slenderish1894 slim-down1978 c1487 J. Skelton tr. Diodorus Siculus Bibliotheca Historica iv. 251 They [sc. Ethiopians] be light bodyed and passyng swift to renne. 1586 T. Wilcox Expos. vpon Bk. Psalmes f. 66 The Vnicornes..be slender and light bodyed, and much giuen to leaping or skipping. 1652 Laughing Mercury No. 29. 228 Their leggs are not black as other Swans, but white..; they are so light-bodied, that they will flye as fast as any can run, or Oars row. 1755 World 20 Nov. 906 Maiden ladies of riper years..who club their stocks for a neat little house, a light-bodied coach, and a footboy. 1909 Collier's 11 Sept. 10/1 Our yachts reflect the speed mania and are light-bodied, oversparred machines, best suited to pond sailing. 1970 J. Dickey Deliverance v. 261 He was an old seam-faced light-bodied man with hazel eyes. 2017 Daily News (Los Angeles) (Nexis) 2 June b8 Stellar Wind is a light-bodied horse that travels well. 2. Of wine, beer, etc.: having little body (body n. 21a); having a subtle character or flavour; (in negative sense) lacking richness or complexity. Cf. full-bodied adj. 2. ΚΠ 1751 Gen. Evening Post 2 Nov. Wines are drinkable, being of a very fine Colour, but so light-bodied that they must be drank new. 1816 Morning Chron. 12 Apr. The oldest Cadiz Sherry, 52s per dozen..curiously light-bodied high-flavoured Pale ditto, 63s. per dozen. 1916 Hebrew Standard (Sydney) 4 Aug. 7/4 (advt.) A light bodied sparkling ale that is acceptable any time—anywhere. 1995 House Beautiful Nov. 82/1 Danflou, a well-known specialist in brandies and eaux-de-vie, bottles a rather light-bodied version. 2009 Nespresso No. 1. 38/2 Cosi espresso coffee is light-bodied and fresh, rich in citrus tones. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021). < adj.c1487
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