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korpulent — meaning in English

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English meaning

burly adjective Large, well-built, and muscular, especially of a man.
portly adj Rather plump or heavily built.

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

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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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