corpulent

/'kɔ:pjulənt/
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corpulent

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the narrow booth.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Excessively fat; having a large, heavy body: "corpulent" describes a person who is very overweight or obese, typically implying a bulky, fleshy physique.
    • Characterized by excessive body fat: It denotes a state of being grossly overweight.
Usage
  • Descriptive Adjective: Used to describe a person's physical appearance, often in a formal or clinical context. It carries a stronger connotation than simply "overweight" or "large."
    • The corpulent gentleman struggled to fit into the narrow airplane seat.
    • His corpulent frame was a result of years of poor diet and lack of exercise.
Advanced Usage
  • In Medical or Formal Contexts: The term is sometimes used in medical descriptions or formal writing to describe obesity without using more colloquial terms.
    • The patient was corpulent, with a body mass index well into the obese range.
  • Literary Description: Used in literature to vividly describe a character's imposing physical presence.
    • The corpulent king surveyed his court from his ornate throne.
Variants and Related Words
  • Corpulence (noun): The state of being corpulent; excessive body fat.
    • His corpulence made it difficult for him to climb the stairs.
  • Corpulency (noun): An older, less common variant of "corpulence."
Synonyms
  • Obese: Extremely fat; a clinical term.
  • Portly: Stout or heavy-set, often used in a more polite or dignified way, especially for older men.
  • Rotund: Rounded in figure, plump.
  • Stout: Somewhat fat and heavy of build.
Antonyms
  • Slender: Gracefully thin.
  • Emaciated: Abnormally thin or weak, often due to illness or starvation.
  • Svelte: Slender and elegant.
Notes on Usage
  • Register: "Corpulent" is a formal word. In everyday conversation, terms like "very overweight," "heavy," or "obese" (in a clinical sense) are more common.
  • Connotation: While descriptive, it can be perceived as blunt or impolite if used directly to describe someone. It is generally safer to use in objective descriptions rather than direct address.
corpulent

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the narrow booth.

Adjective
  1. excessively fat
    • a weighty man

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