1. superlative form of portly; most stout or corpulent in build
Usage: formal

Examples

• He was the portliest member of the board of directors.
• The portliest gentleman at the dinner party struggled to fit in the antique chair.
• Among all the candidates, she chose the portliest actor to play the jolly king.
• The portliest cat in the shelter needed a special diet.
• His portliest uncle always wore suspenders to support his trousers.
• The portliest waiter moved slowly between the crowded tables.