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portly
UK
/ˈpɔːtli/
US
/ˈpɔrtli/
Translations
portlier
Comp.
portliest
Super.
UK
/ˈpɔːtli/
US
/ˈpɔrtli/
The portly gentleman struggled to fit into the narrow chair.
Le gentleman corpulent avait du mal à se glisser dans la chaise étroite.
The ambassador made a portly entrance, commanding the room’s attention.
L’ambassadeur fit une entrée imposante, captivant l’attention de toute la salle.
UK
/ˈpɔːt.li/
US
/ˈpɔrt.li/
Archaic/rare use meaning “in a stately or dignified manner.”
The knights advanced portly toward the throne.
Les chevaliers avançaient avec dignité vers le trône.
Definitions
The portly gentleman struggled to fit into the narrow chair.
The ambassador made a portly entrance, commanding the room’s attention.
The knights advanced portly toward the throne.