Corpulent: Let's Talk About Size

 अंग्रेज़ी में एक दिलचस्प शब्द: Corpulent

Hey there, word explorers! Today, let's tackle a word that describes someone with a full figure - corpulent.

What does corpulent mean?

Corpulent means having a large, fat body. It's a polite way to describe someone who's overweight. In Hindi, you could say मोटा or गोल-मटोल.

Part of Speech

Corpulent is an adjective.

Pronunciation

Let's break it down: kor-puh-lent.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: obese, overweight, plump, stout
• Antonyms: thin, slim, lean, slender

Examples

• The corpulent man filled the doorway. (मोटा आदमी दरवाजे को भर रहा था।)
• She was a corpulent woman with a kind smile. (वह एक मोटी महिला थी जिसमें दयालु मुस्कान थी।)

Quick Quiz: How well do you know corpulent?

1. What part of speech is corpulent?

   • a) Noun
   • b) Adjective
   • c) Verb

2. A corpulent person is...

   • a) Thin
   • b) Overweight
   • c) Tall

3. Which word is a synonym of corpulent?

   • a) Slender
   • b) Obese
   • c) Lean

4. Choose the sentence that correctly uses corpulent:

   • a) The corpulent tree was tall.
   • b) The corpulent cat was quick.
   • c) The corpulent man was out of breath.

5. The opposite of corpulent is...

   • a) Plump
   • b) Slim
   • c) Stout

Answers: 1. b) 2. b) 3. b) 4. c) 5. b)

A Bit of History

The word corpulent comes from the Latin word corpus, meaning "body." It has been used in English since the 16th century.

So, the next time you want to describe someone's size in a polite way, remember the word corpulent!

क्या आपने कभी corpulent शब्द का इस्तेमाल किया है? नीचे कमेंट करके बताएं!

Note: It's important to remember that words related to body size can be sensitive. Always use these words respectfully and avoid making assumptions.

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