corpulent — having a large bulky body; fat
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a large bulky body; fat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrpjələnt/
Korean meaning: 뚱뚱한, 비만한, 살찐
Korean pronunciation: **코**퓰런트
Example Sentences
- The corpulent cat got stuck in the cat door after eating too much tuna.
- His corpulent appearance was the result of years of fine dining.
- The corpulent opera singer's voice filled the entire theater.
corpulent
ADJECTIVE//ˈkɔːrpjələnt//
having a large bulky body; fat
A corpulent man struggles with a too-small shirt in the fitting room
The corpulent chef creates succulent dishes in his turbulent kitchen!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corpulentus', derived from 'corpus' meaning 'body'. The word entered English in the 15th century through French influence.
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📝Examples
“The corpulent cat got stuck in the cat door after eating too much tuna.”
“His corpulent appearance was the result of years of fine dining.”
“The corpulent opera singer's voice filled the entire theater.”
“Despite being corpulent, he moved with surprising grace on the dance floor.”
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