THICKSET Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

thickset

adjective

ˈthik-ˌset

Definition of thickset

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

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Adjective

Despite the tall central fin on the back deck and the stout roll bars above the seats, turning your head to look behind the Slingshot gives a clearer view than expected.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
During August camp, Wilson has been more stout against the run than his 2025 Pro Football Focus grades would suggest.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 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

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
It can even be injected or taken as a supplement, though is most commonly found in moisturizers and serums to lock in hydration, plump, and smooth fine lines.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Natural and lab-grown diamonds are sturdy enough to hold up to everyday wear, with gems like sapphire and moissanite right behind them.

— Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

Even during the rut, Infalt shoots most of his mature bucks in the thick stuff near where deer sleep.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
The evidence suggests that back then a thicker, ancient atmosphere sheltered flowing streams and sparkling lakes.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 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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