NYT Dictionary

PORTLY

/ˈpɔɹtli/

AdjectivePORT-lyport-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From an archaic sense of port (“manner in which a person carries himself; bearing; deportment; carriage”) + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stoutadiposebeefybloatedblowzybosomybrawnyburlybuxomchubby

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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