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corpulent

/ˈkɔːr.pjə.lənt/
cor · pu · lent
Adverb:corpulently
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• adjective

1

Having a large, bulky, or overweight body (of a person).

Example

"The portrait depicted a corpulent nobleman dressed in heavy velvet robes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Corpulent' is a formal or literary word used exclusively to describe a person's physique, often serving as a somewhat polite or dignified alternative to 'fat', though it can still sound critical in modern everyday speech.

• Nearby Words

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corpsman
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corpus
corral
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French corpulent and directly from Latin corpulentus ('fleshy, stout'), derived from corpus ('body').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corpulent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corpulent
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