Brawny and Portly

Brawny

Brawny adjective - Strongly and heavily built.
Usage example: a tough little boy who's going to be a brawny man someday

Portly and brawny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Portly" instead an adjective "Brawny".

Nearby Word: brawn

Portly

Portly adjective - Having an excess of body fat.
Usage example: a portly gentleman who clearly didn't get enough exercise

Brawny and portly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brawny" instead an adjective "Portly".

Nearby Word: portliness
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