Portly
(adjective)
- Having a comfortable and solid bodily build, often with a round stomach; stout or plump.
- Having a dignified and imposing appearance; stately.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "having a port or harbor"): from old french porteis, from port "port, harbor", from latin portus.
Examples:
- He was a portly man, with a round belly and a twinkle in his eye.
- The portly gentleman waddled down the street, his belly bouncing with each step.
- The portly figure was imposing and grand in his formal attire.
- The portly man exuded an air of authority and command.
- The portly chef was a familiar sight in the kitchen, always bustling with energy.