Potbellied

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑtˌbɛl.id/

Definitions of potbellied

adjective describing someone or something as having a protruding belly; having a large, round belly

Example Sentences

A1 The potbellied man laughed loudly at the joke.

A2 The potbellied cat lazily stretched out on the couch.

B1 The potbellied pig oinked happily as it played in the mud.

B2 The potbellied chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.

C1 The potbellied Buddha statue symbolizes contentment and abundance.

C2 The potbellied politician was known for his charisma and charm.

Examples of potbellied in a Sentence

formal The potbellied man was seen walking slowly down the street.

informal That potbellied guy sure can eat a lot!

slang Check out the potbellied dude over there.

figurative The company's finances were potbellied after the economic downturn.

Grammatical Forms of potbellied

• past tense: potbellied
• plural: potbellieds
• comparative: more potbellied
• superlative: most potbellied
• present tense: potbellies
• future tense: will be potbellied
• perfect tense: have been potbellied
• continuous tense: is potbellied
• singular: potbellied
• positive degree: potbellied
• infinitive: to potbelly
• gerund: potbellying
• participle: potbellied

Origin and Evolution of potbellied

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'potbellied' originated from the combination of 'pot' and 'bellied', where 'pot' refers to a container for cooking or storing food and 'bellied' refers to having a protruding or rounded belly.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with a rounded or protruding belly similar to the shape of a pot, the term 'potbellied' has evolved to also refer to certain breeds of animals with a similar physical characteristic, such as potbellied pigs. It is now commonly used as an adjective to describe objects or individuals with a rounded or bulging midsection.