Roly-poliest

The adjective 'roly-poliest' describes a person or thing that is round, plump, and somewhat short, resembling a roly-poly toy or insect. It implies a pleasantly chubby physique or a rounded, compact shape. The word often carries a connotation of being endearing or cute, especially when applied to children or small animals. It can also describe objects that are spherical, easily rolled, or having a barrel-like appearance. This term emphasizes the pleasingly rounded contours of the subject, contributing a sense of playful charm or friendly, inviting form. It generally suggests a lack of sharpness or angularity and, in some contexts, an impression of good health and vitality.

Roly-poliest meaning with examples

• The baby, with her roly-poliest cheeks and giggling disposition, was the undisputed star of the family gathering. Everyone just wanted to pinch her cute cheeks. She brought so much joy to everyone. It was her first gathering and her mother was super proud of her.
• The little puppy, a roly-poliest ball of fluff with paws that seemed too small for his body, waddled after his owner. He brought his owner so much joy. With his roly-poliest shape, he was adorable to his owner.
• The gingerbread man, crafted with a roly-poliest body and oversized button eyes, looked inviting on the table, but the kids could not wait to eat him up. Its shape was made of an abundance of love. The children enjoyed their treats.
• The plump little birds in the birdbath, all roly-poliest, pecked at the food, jostling for position in a comical manner. They were cute to watch with their actions. No one knew what it was they were fighting over. The roly-poliest birds were at it again.
• The artist chose to depict the pear in the still life as a roly-poliest, almost spherical shape to showcase its freshness and abundance. He thought the look was fitting and he had a plan.