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portly Antonyms

Opposite of portly

Pinning down the opposite of portly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a stout, round, or somewhat heavy body build, especially in a dignified or middle-aged person.

Usage Example

"The slender gentleman adjusted his waistcoat and settled into the leather armchair."

Strongest
slender
slim
lean
thin
Strong
skinny
gaunt
lanky
slight

Similar words to portly

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

stout
corpulent
rotund
plump
paunchy
tubby
heavyset
fleshy
See all synonyms of portly

• Nearby Words

portfolio
portion
portliness
portly
portmanteau
portrait
portray

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