1. comparative form of portly; having a stout or heavy build; more corpulent
Usage: formal

Examples

• He had grown portlier since his retirement from active sports.
• The portlier gentleman struggled to fit into the airplane seat.
• As he aged, he became portlier despite his efforts to exercise regularly.
• The portlier of the two brothers was known for his jovial personality.
• She noticed her father had become portlier over the holidays.
• The portlier man needed a larger suit for the wedding.