well-hydrated
|well-hy-dra-ted|
/ˌwɛlˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/
sufficiently supplied with water
Etymology
'well-hydrated' is formed in modern English by combining the adverb 'well' with the past participle 'hydrated' (from 'hydrate').
'hydrate' comes via New Latin 'hydrat-' and French/Late Latin influences from Greek 'hydōr' meaning 'water'; the English 'hydrate' developed from these classical roots and then combined with 'well' to form 'well-hydrated' in modern usage.
Originally, to 'hydrate' could mean to chemically combine with water; over time it broadened to mean supplying water to living organisms or materials, and 'well-hydrated' specifically denotes having an adequate amount of water.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an adequate amount of water in the body; sufficiently supplied with water to support normal bodily functions.
After drinking a liter of water, she felt well-hydrated and more energetic.
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Adjective 2
having adequate moisture (used of objects such as soil, plants, or skin).
The gardener checked the pots to make sure the plants were well-hydrated.
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Last updated: 2025/11/16 14:10