Portlier: meaning, definitions and examples

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portlier

 

[ หˆpษ”หrtliษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

body type

The term 'portlier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'portly,' which describes a person, typically a man, who is somewhat overweight or stout. It often conveys an image of someone who is dignified or stately in appearance despite their size. The term is commonly used in a somewhat affectionate or humorous context. A 'portlier' person may appear more rounded around the middle, giving an impression of comfort or abundance. It is often used in literature to describe characters that possess an air of joviality or generosity.

Synonyms

overweight, plump, stout

Examples of usage

  • The portlier gentleman strolled through the park.
  • She found her portlier uncle seated at the dining table.
  • During the feast, the portlier man enjoyed his meal heartily.

Translations

Translations of the word "portlier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porteiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคŸเคฒเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Portier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ portir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ั‚ัŒั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ portier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒซใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท portier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ portero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฅดํ‹ฐ์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจูˆุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ portรฝr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ portier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จๆˆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ portir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ portier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ั‚ัŒะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ portier

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ portero

Etymology

The word 'portly' derives from the Middle English term 'portli,' influenced by the Old French 'porteux,' meaning 'to carry' or 'bear.' The root relates to the Latin word 'portare,' which also means 'to carry.' Historically, the term conveyed a sense of carrying weight, which became associated with a certain physical appearance over time. By the late 14th century, 'portly' was used in English to describe someone who bore a substantial figure, particularly in a dignified manner. The comparative form 'portlier' emerged in response to this need for a way to describe varying degrees of this stoutness, especially when comparing individuals or characters.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,483, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.