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corpulent

/ˈkɔːrpjʊlənt/
cor · pu · lent ˈkɔːrp · jʊ · lənt
English Definition
adj. fat; obese; stout
中文释义
肥胖的;臃肿的
Significado en Español
corpulento
한국어 뜻
뚱뚱한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
béo phì
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How to use “corpulent” in a sentence

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.

肥胖的男人努力挤进小椅子里。

The corpulent cat could barely fit through the pet door.

那只肥胖的猫几乎钻不过宠物门。

In the painting, a corpulent merchant counts his gold.

画中,一个大腹便便的商人在数他的金子。

The doctor warned that a corpulent body can strain the heart.

医生警告说,身体过于肥胖会加重心脏负担。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
corp(body)+ ulent(many)→ corpulent, obese.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the context of describing someone who loves indulging in hearty meals and seldom exercises, the word “corpulent” most likely means:

  1. A hungry
  2. B lazy
  3. C obese
  4. D energetic
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C — obese. “corpulent” means adj. fat; obese; stout

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old king could barely squeeze through the narrow doorway.

  1. A slender
  2. B thin
  3. C slim
  4. D corpulent
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D — corpulent. “corpulent” means adj. fat; obese; stout

Common questions about “corpulent”

What does “corpulent” mean?

corpulent — adj. fat; obese; stout. In Chinese: 肥胖的;臃肿的.

How do you pronounce “corpulent”?

corpulent is pronounced /ˈkɔːrpjʊlənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cor · pu · lent.

How do you use “corpulent” in a sentence?

“corpulent” means fat; obese; stout. Examples: (1) The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair. (2) The corpulent cat could barely fit through the pet door. (3) In the painting, a corpulent merchant counts his gold. (4) The doctor warned that a corpulent body can strain the heart.

What are synonyms for “corpulent”?

obese, stout — all close in meaning to corpulent (adj. fat; obese; stout).

Is “corpulent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. corpulent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “corpulent”?

corp(body)+ ulent(many)→ corpulent, obese.

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