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portly
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portly
(adjective)
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portly
/
ˈ
poɚtli/
adjective
portlier
;
portliest
portly
/
ˈ
poɚtli/
adjective
portlier
;
portliest
Learner's definition of PORTLY
[
also more portly; most portly
]
somewhat formal
:
having a round and somewhat fat body
a
portly
gentleman
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