What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
abdominous
Example
The abdominous man struggled to tie his shoes. [abdominous: adjective]
Example
She had an abdominous figure due to her unhealthy eating habits. [abdominous: adjective]
potbellied
Example
The potbellied man looked uncomfortable in his tight shirt. [potbellied: adjective]
Example
She developed a potbelly after years of unhealthy eating. [potbelly: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Potbellied is more commonly used than abdominous in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between abdominous and potbellied?
Abdominous is more formal than potbellied and is often used in medical or clinical contexts.
