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vollschlank

full-figured, pleasantly plump

adjective FOL-shlank Rare
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Usage Note

Vollschlank is a neutral, polite term for a body type that is noticeably rounded but not extremely heavy — often used in fashion retail to describe clothing sizes and preferred over blunter alternatives. It implies health and fullness rather than excess.

Examples

"Im Schaufenster warb das Geschäft mit Mode für vollschlanke Frauen."

Natural Translation

In the shop window the store advertised fashion for full-figured women.

Literal Translation

In the shop window advertised the store with fashion for full-figured women.

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