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portliness Synonyms

Another word for portliness

Choosing another word for portliness depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 stoutness made him an instantly recognizable figure at town gatherings."

Strongest
stoutness
corpulence
Strong
plumpness
rotundity
girth
heaviness
paunchiness
pudginess

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
stateliness
Strong
dignity
majesty
grandeur

Opposites of portliness

The opposite of portliness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slenderness
slimness
thinness
leanness
gauntness
awkwardness
lankiness
ungainliness
See all opposites of portliness

• Nearby Words

portico
portion
portland
portliness
portly
portmanteau
porto

Cite this Entry

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