Portly and Silly

Opposite meaning words

Portly adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.

Usage example: walked with the portly grace of the grande dame that she was

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Silly is an antonym for portly.

Nearby Word: portliness

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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Portly is an antonym for silly.

Nearby Word: silliness

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Silly and Portly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/portly/silly

Portly & Silly. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/portly/silly>.

Silly or Portly. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/portly/silly.

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