Definition

Having a large and heavy body, often used to describe someone who is overweight.

Example

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that new restaurant in town?

Yeah, I heard their portions are pretty big and quite corpulent.

I guess that explains why people say it’s great for sharing!

Definitely! I can't wait to try it out with friends.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corpulent is formed from "corpus" (meaning body) and the suffix "-ulent" (meaning full of). The word describes someone who is full of body or has a large body, often implying obesity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'corpus' meaning body, and remember that 'corpulent' describes someone who is full of body.

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