portly

UK
/ˈpɔːtli/
US
/ˈpɔrtli/
portlyadjective
portlier
Comp.
portliest
Super.
UK
/ˈpɔːtli/
US
/ˈpɔrtli/
Traduzioni
The portly gentleman struggled to fit into the narrow chair.
Le gentleman corpulent avait du mal à se glisser dans la chaise étroite.
imposantSoutenu ; se dit d’une allure ou d’une présence pleine de dignité.
The ambassador made a portly entrance, commanding the room’s attention.
L’ambassadeur fit une entrée imposante, captivant l’attention de toute la salle.
Definizioni
Having a stout body; somewhat fat.
The portly gentleman struggled to fit into the narrow chair.
Stately or dignified in appearance or manner; imposing.
The ambassador made a portly entrance, commanding the room’s attention.
portlyadverb
UK
/ˈpɔːt.li/
US
/ˈpɔrt.li/
Archaic/rare use meaning “in a stately or dignified manner.”
Traduzioni
avec dignitéEmploi vieilli.
The knights advanced portly toward the throne.
Les chevaliers avançaient avec dignité vers le trône.
Definizioni
(Archaic) In a dignified, stately, or impressive manner.
The knights advanced portly toward the throne.