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    portly
    /ˈpɔːtli/

    adjective

    • 1. having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man): "a portly little man with a bowler hat"
    • 2. of a stately or dignified appearance and manner: archaic "he was a man of portly presence"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPORTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PORTLY definition: 1. (especially of middle-aged or old men) fat and round: 2. (especially of middle-aged or old men…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › portlyPortly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Portly means dignified, stately or heavy or rotund of body. See synonyms, examples, word history and etymology of portly.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPORTLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PORTLY meaning: 1. (especially of middle-aged or old men) fat and round: 2. (especially of middle-aged or old men…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › portlyPORTLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Portly definition: rather heavy or fat; stout; corpulent.. See examples of PORTLY used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › portlyPortly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If your uncle has a rounder body shape, he might call himself a portly gentleman. Synonyms of portly include stout and heavy. Some opera singers are portly, but all that girth makes it easier for them to produce a robust sound. Although portly is similar to chubby, it’s a little more dignified.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPORTLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Portly means rather fat or stout, especially for a man. It can also mean stately or impressive in an archaic sense. See word forms, origin, and usage examples from various sources.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishportly adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of portly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.