Heavyset: meaning, definitions and examples

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heavyset

 

[ ˈhɛviˌsɛt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Heavyset describes a person who has a strong, stocky, or solid build, often implying that they are overweight or muscular. It is typically used to refer to individuals who have a larger body frame, often with a sense of robustness.

Synonyms

burly, plump, solid, stocky, stout

Examples of usage

  • He has a heavyset appearance, which makes him look very imposing.
  • The heavyset man at the gym could lift much more than the others.
  • Despite being heavyset, she is quite agile and active.
  • The character in the novel is described as heavyset with a jovial demeanor.

Translations

Translations of the word "heavyset" in other languages:

🇵🇹 forte

🇮🇳 भारी सेट

🇩🇪 kräftig

🇮🇩 berat

🇺🇦 товстий

🇵🇱 ciężki

🇯🇵 たくましい

🇫🇷 corpulente

🇪🇸 robusto

🇹🇷 ağır

🇰🇷 뚱뚱한

🇸🇦 سمين

🇨🇿 silný

🇸🇰 silný

🇨🇳 强壮的

🇸🇮 močan

🇮🇸 sterkur

🇰🇿 ауыр

🇬🇪 მძლავრი

🇦🇿 ağır

🇲🇽 robusto

Word origin

The term 'heavyset' is a compound word formed from 'heavy' and 'set.' The word 'heavy' originates from the Old English 'hefig,' meaning 'having great weight' or 'of great importance or significance.' The word 'set' comes from Old English 'settan,' meaning 'to cause to sit' or 'to place.' The combination of these two words began to be used in the early 20th century to describe a person's physical appearance, particularly in reference to their body shape and size. Over time, 'heavyset' has evolved to generally imply a stocky or robust physique, often with a connotation of strength and solidity, distinguishing it from simply being overweight.