Girthly

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to or characterised by girth; girthy

    "Portly mammas with millions, girthly dames with dollars to burn, and lordly ladies overloaded with variegated wherewithal, flocked to the waters which brought them comfort and something less than immoderate avoirdupois."

Example

More examples

"Portly mammas with millions, girthly dames with dollars to burn, and lordly ladies overloaded with variegated wherewithal, flocked to the waters which brought them comfort and something less than immoderate avoirdupois."

Etymology

From girth + -ly.

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