NYT Dictionary

BELLIED

/ˈbɛlid/
AdjectiveVerbBEL-liedbel-lied · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

Having a large or prominent belly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bellybellyingbulbousbulgingbulgyprotuberantbellylikebulgedconvexexophthalmic

Antonyms

bellyless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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