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portly

adjective

/ˈpɔːrtli/

Meaning

Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.

The portly man entered the room with confidence.

stout, plump, corpulent, rotund

slim, thin, lean

portly gentleman, portly figure, portly appearance

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being...

Dedicated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.

very clever and inventive; showing creativity in problem-solving

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; using practical experience rather t...

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.