korpulent — meaning in English

English meaning

• burly adjective Large, well-built, and muscular, especially of a man.
• portly adj Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.

Senses

korpulent is used for these senses in English:

• burly (usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.
• portly Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight. [from 15th c.]

portly — full definition

1. adj Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.
2. adj Having a dignified bearing; handsome, imposing.

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