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portly

/ˈpɔːt.li/

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adjective

/ˈpɔːt.li/C2formalbritish
  • ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания человека, особенно мужчины, который довольно толст и тяжел, но при этом выглядит внушительно или величественно.

An adjective used to describe a person, especially a man, who is rather fat and heavy in a dignified or stately way.

  1. Stout or heavy-setB2formal

    A polite or euphemistic way to describe someone who is overweight or has a large, heavy body.

    ruДородный

    • The portly gentleman struggled to fit into the small chair.
    • A portly chef emerged from the kitchen, wiping his hands on his apron.
    • The portrait showed a portly king dressed in royal robes.

    Synonymsamplebigbulkyburlychubbycorpulentfleshylargeoverweightpaunchyplumprotundstout

    Antonymsgauntleanskinnyslenderslimthin

Forms
  • portlier comparative form
  • portliest superlative form
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