thickset

adjective

ˈthik-ˌset How to pronounce thickset (audio)
Definition of thicksetnext
as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature a short, thickset bulldog

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Recent Examples of thickset 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 There’s a thickset dashboard dotted with prominent air vents and a thick, smooth center section that connects the door panels. — Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, 8 Aug. 2023 And, with two big interior pockets, protective metal feet, and thickset handles, your luggage can accommodate everything this lifestyle entails. — Irene Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023 The thickset prison administrator, known as Bawar to his friends, had been keenly aware that the prison was vulnerable to assault. — Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2022 The hotel's two restaurants, an offshoot of the Beefbar, and Biancaneve, are awash with more banquettes upholstered in colorful cozy fabrics arranged around thickset wood tables, a nod to the hotel's Alpine location. — Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickset
  1. stout
  2. stocky
  3. plump
  4. sturdy
  5. thick
  6. heavyset
Adjective
  • The frame of this printer is rigid and stout to minimize error-inducing vibration during printing; HeyGears says layer positioning errors are no more than 2 microns.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • West Orange defense has been fairly stout all night, but the Warriors cannot contain the quarterback.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of stout
Adjective
  • Unlike paper wasps, yellow jackets have a shorter, stockier body with a less pronounced narrow waist.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • His 6-foot, 205-pound stocky frame could give him a physicality edge, and his receiving ability could add an intrigue.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of stocky
Adjective
  • And everything is controlled from an iPod beside the ultra-plump bed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Luong used this liquid blush to restore a natural flush to her makeup, giving her skin a plump, radiant look.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • Everything about the deer seemed oversize, including the thick, bullish body that met a neck that looked at least 24 inches around at its smallest.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Materials Professional agility courses where competitions are held use poles made from Polyvinyl chloride plastic pipes that are 3/4-inch thick and stand 40 inches tall.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of thick
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

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