corpulency

noun

cor·​pu·​len·​cy ˈkȯr-pyə-lən(t)-sē 

plural corpulencies

: corpulence

Synonyms

• adiposity
• chubbiness
• corpulence
• embonpoint
• fat
• fatness
• fattiness
• fleshiness
• grossness
• obesity
• plumpness
• portliness
• pudginess
• pursiness
• rotundity
• weight

Examples of corpulency in a Sentence

her corpulency is such that she requires two seats on public conveyances

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

corpulency

noun

cor·​pu·​len·​cy -lən-sē 

plural corpulencies

: corpulence