noun
- the quality or state of being portly; stoutness or corpulence, especially in a dignified way
Usage: formal
Examples
- The gentleman’s portliness gave him a distinguished appearance.
- His portliness was evident beneath his well-tailored suit.
- The actor’s natural portliness made him perfect for the role of the jolly innkeeper.
- Despite his portliness, he moved with surprising grace.
- The portrait captured the subject’s portliness with dignified realism.
- Her father’s increasing portliness concerned the family doctor.