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portliest

 

[ หˆpษ”หrtliษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, size

Portliest refers to someone or something that has a robust, heavyset, or corpulent appearance. The term is often used in a humorous or light-hearted context when describing individuals who are noticeably overweight. It emphasizes the roundness or bulkiness of a person's body shape. Such individuals may have a more rounded appearance due to excess weight, often associated with a well-fed or prosperous lifestyle.

Synonyms

corpulent, plump, rotund, stout

Examples of usage

  • The portliest member of the group was always the life of the party.
  • Despite his portliest form, he moved with surprising grace.
  • Her portliest cat was adored by everyone for its friendly personality.
Context #2 | Adjective

character, personality

Portliest can also describe a person's character or demeanor in a jovial manner. It implies that the individual has an amiable, cheerful disposition, often bringing a sense of warmth and friendliness to social interactions. This usage reflects a positive connotation, suggesting that their size or presence adds to their genial nature.

Synonyms

genial, jovial

Examples of usage

  • His portliest nature made him popular at family gatherings.
  • She always had a portliest attitude, lifting the spirits of everyone around her.

Translations

Translations of the word "portliest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น portuรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคŸเคฒเฅ€เคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hafenbezogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelabuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ portowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธฏใซ้–ขใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท portuaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ portuario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท limanla ilgili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ๊ตฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญstavnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญstavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฏๅฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pristaniลกki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ั‚ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ portuario

Etymology

The word 'portliest' originates from the adjective 'portly', which dates back to the late Middle Ages, derived from the Latin 'portalis', meaning 'of carrying'. It initially described the carrying aspect of a person, particularly regarding their physical size. Over time, it evolved in usage to denote a specific body shape characterized by corpulence and roundness. The suffix '-est' denotes the superlative form in English, giving it an intensified meaning. Therefore, 'portliest' reflects the evolution of language as descriptions of body types became more nuanced, often encompassing social and cultural connotations related to prosperity and health. As societies changed, terms like 'portly' and 'portliest' took on new layers of meaning, both in literature and everyday speech.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,639, 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.