stattlich — meaning in English

English meaning

• handsome adj Good-looking, especially describing a man's attractive face or build.
• portly adj Rather plump or heavily built.
• stately adj Grand and dignified in appearance or manner.

Senses

stattlich is used for these senses in English:

• handsome Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.
• handsome Ample; moderately large.
• portly Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight. [from 15th c.]
• stately (of people) Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
• statuesque (of a woman) Elegantly tall, graceful, and attractive. [from 19th c.]

handsome — full definition

1. adj Good-looking, especially describing a man's attractive face or build.
2. adj Generously large; considerable in amount.

portly — full definition

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

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