- adjectiveportly (adjective) · portlier (comparative adjective) · portliest (superlative adjective)
- having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man):"a portly little man with a bowler hat"
- archaicof a stately or dignified appearance and manner:"he was a man of portly presence"
Originlate 15th century: from port in the sense ‘bearing’ + -ly.Similar and Opposite Wordsadjective- having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man):
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- Stately, dignifiedLearn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Meaning of portly in English portly adjective uk / ˈpɔːt.li / us / ˈpɔːrt.li / Add to word list (especially of middle-aged or old men) fat and round: He was a portly figure in a tight-fitting jacket and bow tie.dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/portlyportly (adj.) late 15c., portli, "stately, dignified, of noble appearance and carriage," from port (n.3) "bearing, carriage" + -ly (1). Meaning "stout, somewhat large and unwieldy in person" is attested by 1590s. also from late 15c.www.etymonline.com/word/portlyportly adjective port·ly ˈpȯrt-lē portlier; portliest Synonyms of portly 1 : dignified, statelywww.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portly
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