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korpulent — meaning in English

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English meaning

corpulent adj Having a large, heavy body; fat.
portly adj Rather plump or heavily built.
stout adj Solidly built; somewhat fat.

Senses

korpulent is used for these senses in English:

corpulent Large in body; fat; overweight.
portly Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight. [from 15th c.]
stout (of a person) Large; bulky.

corpulent — full definition

adj Having a large, heavy body; fat.
adj Relating to physical matter rather than the mind or spirit.

portly — full definition

adj Rather plump or heavily built.
adj Having a stately, impressive appearance or manner.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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