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Corpulent

usgb/ˈkɔːrpjələnt/Volume
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Considered formal, often used in medical or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. SlideThe physician noted the patient was rather corpulent.
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'Corpulent' is descriptive without expressing a positive or negative judgment. SlideThe portrait depicted a corpulent figure lounging on a sofa.
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In historical texts, 'corpulent' might imply wealth or prosperity, as it was once a sign of status. SlideThe corpulent merchant was a symbol of his successful trade.