CORPULENT Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

corpulent

adjective

ˈkȯr-pyə-lənt

Definition of corpulent

as in plump

having an excess of body fat a corpulent, elegantly dressed opera singer came out and sang, and we knew it was over

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Recent Examples of corpulent Snug bucket seats challenge corpulent occupants, but look fantastic, as does the expanse of quilted leather that covers the parcel shelf behind the driver and passenger. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026 On the other side, the Reverend Al Sharpton, a corpulent, demagogic presence, took up the victims’ cause, and was seen by some as a radical, and by almost everyone as an opportunist. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 Their former owner must have been a tall, corpulent man; otherwise there was no explaining the difference between the wearer and the worn. — Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025 He's described in Fire & Blood as clever, well-spoken, and corpulent. — Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corpulent

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Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

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After menopause, fat tissue becomes the main source of estrogen, so carrying more body fat can push estrogen levels up and raise risk.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Other companies create donor-fat injectables, like Britecyte, which is slowly gaining momentum as an alternative for face and body injections, due to how it’s processed.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 Oct. 2026

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