Corpulent and Stocky

Corpulent

Corpulent adjective - Having an excess of body fat.
Usage example: a corpulent, elegantly dressed opera singer came out and sang, and we knew it was over

Stocky is a synonym for corpulent. In some cases you can use "Stocky" instead an adjective "Corpulent".

Nearby Word: corpulence

Stocky

Stocky adjective - Being compact and broad in build and often short in stature.
Usage example: the stocky boxer's strength and speed more than make up for his opponent's longer reach

Corpulent is a synonym for stocky in fat topic. You can use "Corpulent" instead an adjective "Stocky", if it concerns topics such as short and muscular.

Nearby Words: stocked, stocking
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