embonpoint
[French ahn-bawn-pwan]
Origin of embonpoint
From French, dating back to 1655–65, literally, in good condition
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Related Words for embonpoint
obese, portly, burly, fleshy, beefy, blimp, bulky, fat, gross, heavy, hefty, husky, large, lusty, overblown, overweight, plump, roly-poly, rotund, stoutExamples from the Web for embonpoint
Contemporary Examples of embonpoint
Long taunted for his embonpoint, polite French for tubbiness, the affable pol used to garner dessert-inspired nicknames.
French President Francois Hollande’s Inability to Tie a Necktie Earns France’s ScornTracy McNicoll
November 10, 2012
Historical Examples of embonpoint
The Russians had a great taste for her, owing to her embonpoint.
"There 's nothing like wickedness for embonpoint, padre," said Nina, laughing.
The Daltons, Volume I (of II)Charles James Lever
She was tall and majestic, and she had all the charms of embonpoint.
Political Women (Vol. 1 of 2)Sutherland Menzies
He indicated his embonpoint again, and shook his head wrathfully.
A Black AdonisLinn Boyd Porter
She disliked his gaiety, his reputation, his rude health, his embonpoint.
Original Short Stories, Volume 9 (of 13)Guy de Maupassant
embonpoint
Word Origin for embonpoint
C18: from phrase en bon point in good condition
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