Portly (Adjective)
Meaning
Euphemisms for `fat'; "men are portly and women are stout".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The portly gentleman struggled to fit into the small car seat.
- His portly figure made it difficult for him to run quickly.
- The portly businessman was known for his love of fine dining.
- After years of indulging in rich foods, he had become quite portly.
- The portly actor's weight was often the subject of good-natured jokes.