portly
intermediateB2/ˈpɔːrtli/ · port-ly
Having a stout body; somewhat fat.
Meanings
Having a stout body; somewhat fat.
موٹا جسم رکھنے والا؛ کچھ بھاری۔
موٹا
mota
Common Collocations
- portly figure
- portly gentleman
- portly appearance
Example Sentences
The portly man walked with a confident stride.
موٹا آدمی مطمئن قدموں کے ساتھ چلتا تھا۔
Mota aadmi mutma'in qadmon ke saath chalta tha.
She noticed the portly figure approaching her from a distance.
اس نے دور سے ایک موٹی شکل کو اپنی طرف آتے ہوئے دیکھا۔
Us ne door se ek moti shakal ko apni taraf aate hue dekha.
The portly gentleman was well liked at the charity event.
موٹا صاحب خیرات کی تقریب میں بہت پسند کیے گئے۔
Mota sahib khairaat ki taqreeb mein bohat pasand kiye gaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a portly figure carrying a large port.
Imagine a round, jovial person wearing a suit, enjoying a feast.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دبلا بڑا ہے، دل بڑا ہو تو موٹا کیا
Dubla bara hai, dil bara ho to mota kya
A lean person can be mighty if their heart is big, what about the stout?
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "portly" — having a comfortable or dignified presence
First known use: 14th century
Derived from the Middle English term relating to being well-fed or stout, which relates to the Latin word 'portare', meaning to carry.