portly — having a stout body; somewhat fat
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a stout body; somewhat fat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔːrtli/
Korean meaning: (남성이) 배가 나온, 뚱뚱한
Korean pronunciation: **포**트리
Example Sentences
- The portly chef couldn't resist tasting his own delicious cooking.
- Santa Claus is famously portly, which helps him look jolly and friendly.
- The portly professor always wore oversized sweaters to hide his belly.
portly
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɔːrtli//
having a stout body; somewhat fat
having a stout body; somewhat fat
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The portly lord tried courtly manners, but failed shortly!
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Origin
원래 'port'는 '자세, 태도'를 의미하는 라틴어에서 왔고, 당당하고 위엄 있는 모습을 뜻했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '당당한 체격'에서 '뚱뚱한'이라는 의미로 변화했습니다.
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“The portly chef couldn't resist tasting his own delicious cooking.”
“Santa Claus is famously portly, which helps him look jolly and friendly.”
“The portly professor always wore oversized sweaters to hide his belly.”
“Despite being portly, he was surprisingly agile on the dance floor.”
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