1. having a stout, heavy build; corpulent
Usage: often used as a polite way to describe someone who is overweight
2. having a dignified, imposing appearance
Usage: somewhat formal or literary

Examples

• The portly gentleman struggled to fit into the airplane seat.
• A portly businessman walked slowly up the stairs.
• The portly chef emerged from the kitchen to greet his guests.
• He had grown quite portly in his middle age.
• The portly figure cut an impressive silhouette against the doorway.
• Despite his portly appearance, he moved with surprising grace.