corpulent — having a large bulky body; fat
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a large bulky body; fat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrpjələnt/
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
The corpulent merchant squeezed through the narrow alley, knocking over fruit stalls.
The corpulent chef creates succulent dishes in his turbulent kitchen!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corpulentus', derived from 'corpus' meaning 'body'. The word entered English in the 15th century through French influence.
Breakdown
corpus (body) + -lent (full of, having much) = corpulent (full of body/having a large body)
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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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