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portly
UK
/ˈpɔːtli/
US
/ˈpɔrtli/
Translations
portlier
Comp.
portliest
Super.
UK
/ˈpɔːtli/
US
/ˈpɔrtli/
The portly gentleman entered the room with a jovial smile.
Полный джентльмен вошел в комнату с веселой улыбкой.
The portly man struggled to fit into the narrow chair.
Тучный мужчина с трудом втиснулся в узкий стул.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈpɔːt.li/
US
/ˈpɔrt.li/
Archaic/rare use meaning “in a stately or dignified manner.”
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.