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portulent

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.jə.lənt/

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adj

Meaning 1

overweight

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, rare

Examples

  • The gentleman's portulent figure required a custom tailored suit.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly a corruption of corpulent, perhaps influenced by portly.