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abdominousness

abdominousness

9.9
A large belly that sticks out
  • noun
  • /æbˈdɪmɪnəsnəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : abdominocidad
  • His growing abdominousness made it difficult for him to find clothes that fit comfortably.

Examples

  • Medical professionals warned that abdominousness can be linked to certain health risks.

  • His growing abdominousness was a source of gentle amusement among his friends.

  • Despite his abdominousness, he moved with surprising agility.

  • His abdominousness was noticeable after the holidays.

  • The doctor mentioned her abdominousness during the check-up.

  • After many holiday feasts, her abdominousness became a topic of friendly discussion among family members.

  • The doctor advised him to manage his abdominousness to improve his overall health.

Synonyms

paunch
vsabdominousness
5 7.0

A large belly that sticks out, often in a man

describes the condition of having such a belly rather than the physical belly
paunchiness
vsabdominousness
8.3

A belly that sticks out and looks large

is a formal term for the general condition of a large belly

Antonyms

slimness
1 2.7

Being thin in a way that looks attractive

How Protruding

obesity
146 3.9
abdominousness
  • Archaic
9.9
thinness
2 2.3

Surface Forms

abdominousness singular
abdominousnesses plural

Morphology

abdominousness = abdominous (semi-transparent) = abdomin + ous + ness

The formation from 'abdominous' + '-ness' is regular and the meaning is predictable from 'abdomen', but the adjectival form 'abdominous' is rare and may be unfamiliar to learners.

Etymology

The word abdominousness comes from the Latin root abdomen, which means 'belly', and the ending -ousness, which means 'state of being'. So, abdominousness is the state of having a large or sticking-out 'belly'.