great bellied
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a prominent belly: Describes a person or creature with a large, noticeable, or protruding abdomen. This term is typically used to describe a physical characteristic, often implying a rounded or swollen stomach.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The great bellied man laughed heartily as he told the story. (The man with a prominent belly laughed heartily as he told the story.)
- In the painting, the great bellied merchant was a symbol of wealth and abundance. (In the painting, the merchant with a large belly was a symbol of wealth and abundance.)
- The old, great bellied oak tree seemed to bulge at its base. (The old oak tree with a swollen base seemed to bulge.)
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Use: The term is primarily a descriptive adjective, often found in literary or character descriptions rather than everyday conversation. It can carry neutral, humorous, or sometimes unflattering connotations depending on context.
- The captain was a great bellied fellow with a voice like thunder. (The captain was a fellow with a large belly and a voice like thunder.)
Variants and Related Words
- Potbellied (adj): Having a potbelly; a more common synonym.
- Corpulent (adj): (Of a person) fat. A more formal term.
- Rotund (adj): Round or plump. Often used euphemistically.
Synonyms
- Potbellied
- Paunchy
- Rotund (when referring to the midsection)
Antonyms
- Slim-waisted
- Flat-bellied
- Slender
Notes on Usage
- Register: "Great bellied" is an archaic or literary compound adjective. In modern English, words like "potbellied" or "paunchy" are more frequently used.
- Connotation: While descriptive, it can be perceived as impolite if used directly to address someone. It is safer for narrative description.
- Form: It is typically hyphenated when used attributively before a noun (e.g., ) and may be written as one word or two words otherwise.
Adjective
- having a prominent belly