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portliness Antonyms

Opposite of portliness

Because the opposite of portliness shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of having a stout, heavy, or somewhat corpulent body build, especially in a dignified or middle-aged person.

Usage Example

"The mayor's genial slenderness made him an instantly recognizable figure at town gatherings."

Strongest
slenderness
slimness
leanness
thinness
Strong
gauntness
lankiness

• noun (Context 2)

A stately, dignified, or imposing manner and appearance (archaic).

Usage Example

"In Elizabethan drama, the nobleman's awkwardness referred to his majestic carriage rather than his waist size."

Strong
awkwardness
ungainliness

Similar words to portliness

Words similar to portliness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stoutness
corpulence
stateliness
plumpness
rotundity
dignity
majesty
girth
See all synonyms of portliness

• Nearby Words

portal
portfolio
portion
portliness
portly
portmanteau
portrait

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Portliness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/portliness
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