portulent
English
Etymology
Uncertain. Possibly a corruption of corpulent, perhaps influenced by portly.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.jə.lənt/
Adjective
portulent (comparative more portulent, superlative most portulent)
- (obsolete, rare) overweight
- The gentleman's portulent figure required a custom tailored suit.
Related terms
- portulence