Thickset

usgb/θɪkˈset/
adjective

Having a heavy or bulked up body.

The rugby player had a thickset build that made him formidable on the field.
Visual representation of "thickset" - Having a heavy or bulked up body

Often appears as...

  • thickset man
  • thickset figure
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Visual representation of "thickset"
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Physical Presence

Used to describe someone substantial in size, suggesting strength or a solid appearance.

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The thickset security guard blocked the entrance.
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Impression of Bulk

Indicates not just weight but a dense, wide, or heavy-boned framework.

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She admired the thickset legs of the wooden table.
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Not Negative

While descriptive of size, 'thickset' is neutral and not an insult.

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The athlete was proud of his thickset physique.
Visual representation of the word "Thickset"

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