corpulence

/ˈkɔːpjələns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɔːrpjələns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkȯr-pyə-lən(t)s/ (ame, mw)

corpulence — noun

1. a formal word for having a very large body because too much fat has built up

1.名詞C2
釋義

a formal word for having a very large body because too much fat has built up

例句

The old novel describes Caleb's corpulence as proof of a life of ease.

formal literary description of body size

Years of rich dinners added to Mayor Hugo's corpulence.

同義詞
  • obesity

    the standard medical term, especially when health risk is the focus

  • overweight

    more everyday and often less severe in meaning

  • stoutness

    old-fashioned and softer, often suggesting a thick or solid build

反義詞
  • slimness

    the state of having a narrow or lightly built body

  • leanness

    suggests little body fat, often with a healthy or athletic tone

文法句型

uncountable noun

用法筆記

Formal and slightly old-fashioned; it appears more often in novels or description than in everyday speech. It usually describes a person's overall build, not a medical diagnosis.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor diagnosed him with corpulence.
✅The doctor diagnosed him with obesity.
💡corpulence is a descriptive formal word, not the usual medical diagnosis.
❌She is very corpulence.
✅She is very corpulent.
💡corpulence is a noun, while corpulent is the adjective.