Portly Synonyms and Antonyms
pôrt'lē
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Synonyms for Portly
The definition of corpulent is a person who is fat or obese.
Having much weight; very heavy; ponderous
Impressive or beautiful in a dignified or inspiring way.
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Not easily borne; oppressive:
Large; bulky, thickset; corpulent, fat.
Having a serious moral purpose; noble:
Worthy of being remarked or noticed; noticeable; conspicuous; hence, uncommon; extraordinary.
Containing or composed of fat:
Relating to, consisting of, or resembling flesh:
Overweight; corpulent:
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Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.
Of exaggerated importance; too heavily emphasized, hyped, etc.
(Of a person) heavier than what is generally considered healthy for a given body type and height.
Of or resembling swine or a pig:
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Antonyms for Portly
Small in girth or thickness in proportion to height or length; slender.
bulky, fat
bulky, fat
Words Related to Portly
Rich; producing a large income; desirable.
Capable of being impressed.
Of that which makes a strong impression.
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