STOCKY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

stocky

adjective

ˈstä-kē

Definition of stocky

as in stout

being compact and broad in build and often short in stature the stocky boxer's strength and speed more than make up for his opponent's longer reach

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Recent Examples of stocky Groundhogs are stocky and part of the squirrel family, and can climb trees, and swim. — Geoff Williams, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Roden-Reynolds pointed to a row of stocky little bugs, each with a white dot on its back. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Their three selections after that — Swedish waterbug Wiggo Sörensson, shifty WHL forward Zach Lansard and small but stocky top NTDP forward Mikey Berchild — both have Hurricanes picks written all over them. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 27 June 2026 The adults are about 5 to 10 pounds with stocky, thick bodies, short ears, short legs, and a bushy tail. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stocky

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Adjective

Trailing by 20 points in the third quarter, the Carroll Dragons (1-1) were doomed by the Panthers’ stout defense that claimed five takeaways.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
On offense, that means pounding the rock with a stout run game and letting that set up the passing attack.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of stout

Adjective

Neither Jović nor Eala has a sturdy serve, as is common among players their age, so quick points were few and far between.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Its full aluminum build is sturdy and lightweight enough to hold for a long time, and battery life is solid for how bright the screen is, clocking in at over six hours on a single charge in our testing.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

The possible suspect was described as a heavyset man in his early 30s, wearing all black clothing and driving a bronze Chevrolet SUV.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
The suspect was heavyset and walked with a unique gait, feet splayed apart, as seen in the surveillance video.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of heavyset

Adjective

Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Big ears, stubby legs and an extra-strong butt — Zoo Miami celebrated the newest addition to its animal family Friday.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
These mushrooms are instantly recognizable for their fat, puffy shape and stubby stems that are often as wide as—if not wider than—the caps.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of stubby

Adjective

The thickset Armand Assante was a phlegmatic Odysseus, but Greta Scacchi, as Penelope—who has so little to say in the poem—became the physical embodiment of anger, and Isabella Rossellini was a teasing Athena.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
The passenger door opened and a thickset man with a short beard and mustache got out.

— Jamie Quatro, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024

Definition of thickset

Adjective

Tyler, after a brief recovery period, returned to the recording studio with a huskier, edgier voice.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The extravagant, hi-NRG single showcased the breadth of Tyler’s husky grandeur, which proved a perfect fit for Giorgio Moroder.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of husky

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