Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thickset
adjective
/ˈθɪk.sɛt/
Definition
having a broad and solid body shape.
Examples
- The thickset man easily lifted the heavy box.
- She admired the thickset trees that lined the path, their sturdy trunks standing strong against the wind.
- Despite his thickset appearance, he was surprisingly agile on his feet.
Meaning
Thickset describes a person or thing that is short and wide, often implying a strong or stocky build.
Synonyms
- stocky
- stout
- bulky
- robust
