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 Bears started off well against Seattle's stout defense by putting together a 17-play drive on the opening possession to take the lead when Williams threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Luther Burden.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There are plenty of stout diesel engines designed for construction equipment or marine applications that will fit under the hood of a pickup truck or SUV and, as this build demonstrates, improve performance.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of stout
Adjective
  • Groundhogs have stocky frames and brown coloring and are famous for digging holes and leaving piles of dirt in the process, says Jackel.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The fries are of the thick, stocky variety and require immediate consumption.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stocky
Adjective
  • Five trips later, this serum has left me with a plump, hydrated complexion that looks great even without makeup.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
  • And, by the looks of premiere photos, her complexion was juicy, plump, and flawless.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Made of sturdy beech wood, rounded edges and a light hue soften the beverage cart’s overall look.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Guardian’s April 2025 reporting describes the classic design as a roomy jacket made from sturdy cotton twill or moleskin, typically featuring three patch pockets and a simple collar.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • And the oversized Heavenly robes are thick enough to justify padding down to the pool deck without feeling underdressed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Five bedrooms and four bathrooms are spread throughout the tower, with colorful stripes bringing a playful contrast to the thick masonry walls.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of thick
Adjective
  • Police are reviewing surveillance video from the scene, and say a heavyset man was seen leaving the location at the time.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Shortly after, a heavyset man wearing gray sweats, white socks and black sandals and a black hooded sweatershirt exits the passenger-side door.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of heavyset

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“Thickset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickset. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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