wide-footed
|wide-foot-ed|
/ˌwaɪdˈfʊtɪd/
having wide feet
Etymology
'wide-footed' originates from English, a compound of 'wide' + 'foot' with the adjectival suffix '-ed'. 'wide' comes from Old English 'wīd' meaning 'broad', and 'foot' comes from Old English 'fōt' meaning 'foot'.
'wide' remained largely 'wide' from Old English 'wīd' through Middle English into Modern English; 'foot' comes from Old English 'fōt'. The modern compound adjective 'wide-footed' was formed in English by combining these elements with '-ed' to indicate possession of that quality.
Initially it meant 'having a broad or wide foot' and has remained a largely literal term describing foot width or footwear built for broader feet.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having wide feet or a wide forefoot; (of shoes) designed to accommodate feet that are broader than average.
She is wide-footed and prefers shoes with a roomy toe box.
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Last updated: 2025/09/30 14:28