bowelled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbaʊəld/
KK: /ˈbaʊəld/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has hollow parts or cavities, often related to the digestive system.
Example
The doctor explained that the bowelled structure of the organism allows for better digestion.
Conversation
Have you seen that new art installation downtown?
Yeah, it's really interesting how they used bowelled shapes.
I thought it was cool too, very unique design!
Definitely! It makes the whole space feel more dynamic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hollow
cavernous
empty
Antonyms
solid
full
dense
verb
Definition
To have passed waste from the body through the intestines.
Example
After feeling sick, he finally bowelled and felt much better.
Tense Forms
Past: bowelled
Past Participle: bowelled
Conversation
Did you know that I bowelled last night after eating that spicy food?
Oh no! Was it really that bad?
Yeah, I couldn't believe it — I felt so uncomfortable.
Root Explanation
The word 'bowelled' originates from the Old English 'būgan' (meaning to bend) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past participle). The term refers to something that has been bent or shaped, often used in a context related to the intestines or bowels.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bending' ('būgan') to remember that 'bowelled' refers to something shaped or related to the intestines.
Visually Confused Words
bolled
belled
unboweled
unembowelled
swelled
dwelled
bellied