Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

broad-shouldered

Adjective

/brɔːd ˈʃoʊldərd/

Definition

Having wide shoulders, often implying strength and a sturdy physique.

Examples

His broad-shouldered frame made him look very imposing.
She admired his broad-shouldered posture as he stood tall in the crowd.
In the old photographs, you can see how the broad-shouldered men were often the heroes of their communities.

Meaning

The term ‘broad-shouldered’ is commonly used to describe a person (usually male) with a strong, robust presence, indicated by the width of their shoulders.