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abdominous

The word abdominous paints a picture of someone with a very noticeable stomach, such as the Laughing Buddha or Santa Claus.

Abdominous comes from a Latin word meaning "belly." It specifically highlights the feature of a noticeable, round stomach. You can use this adjective to evoke a mental image of a belly that stands out and makes a statement, emphasizing its size and prominence. For example, you could say, "The abdominous sumo wrestler laughed heartily, his belly shaking with each chuckle."

Definitions of abdominous
  1. adjective
    having a large belly
    synonyms: paunchy, potbellied
    fat
    having an (over)abundance of flesh
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