heavyset
/ˈhɛviˌsɛt/
adjective
having a sturdy and robust build
"He is hesvyset."
"The hesvyset farmer, with his broad shoulders and strong hands, was well-suited for the physically demanding work on his land."
Explore 4 English words about describing body shape with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
having a sturdy and robust build
"He is hesvyset."
"The hesvyset farmer, with his broad shoulders and strong hands, was well-suited for the physically demanding work on his land."
(of a person) large but not fat
"She is big-boned."
"She described herself as big-boned but the doctor gently explained that she needed to lose weight for her health and well being."
having a thin or lean physique with a prominent bone structure
"He is very rawboned."
"The rawboned marathon runner looked incredibly thin but possessed remarkable endurance and strength."
having an abundance of well-defined muscles
"The bodybuilder is muscle-bound."
"The muscle-bound bodybuilder could not scratch his own back because his arms were too large to reach around his massive shoulders."
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