Portly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɔːtli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Portly is an adjective meaning Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.
Meaning
Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.
More Meanings
- (now rare) Having a dignified bearing; handsome, imposing.
Example Sentences
Be studious well to imitate My portly motion, mien, and gait
His portly middle section, rising beyond like a small hill, heaved rhythmically.
Portly his person was, and much increast Through his Heroicke grace and honourable gest.
He ſends this Souldans daughter rich and braue, To be my Queene and portly Empereſſe, […]
Word Forms
- portlier
- portliest
Synonyms for portly
Depending on context, synonyms include stout, fat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fat, stout, plump, pudsy, well-padded, pudgy.
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