portly

[US]/'pɔːtlɪ/
[UK]/'pɔrtli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. overweight; bulky
n. a person who is overweight; clothing in extra-large sizes

Example Sentences

he was a man of portly presence.

He would make a feast of the portly grunter.

He was a portly man with a jolly demeanor.

The portly chef prepared a delicious feast for the guests.

The portly cat lazily lounged in the sun.

Despite his portly appearance, he was surprisingly agile.

The portly businessman greeted everyone with a warm smile.

She chuckled at the sight of the portly penguin waddling on the ice.

The portly old man struggled to bend down and tie his shoelaces.

The portly dog snored loudly as it napped on the couch.

The portly police officer chased after the suspect with surprising speed.

Despite being portly, she moved with grace and elegance on the dance floor.

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