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Hunkiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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hunkiest

 

[ ˈhʌŋkiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The term 'hunkiest' is a superlative form of 'hungry' and is commonly used to describe someone who is very attractive, muscular, and appealing. It indicates that a person possesses an appealing physical appearance that draws attention and admiration. In popular culture, this term is often used in conversations about body image and attractiveness, especially in regard to male figures. Being labeled as the 'hunkiest' can also carry connotations of charisma and charm beyond just physicality.

Synonyms

alluring, appealing, attractive, handsome

Examples of usage

  • He was voted the hunkiest guy in school.
  • In the movie, the hunkiest character always gets the girl.
  • The magazine featured the hunkiest celebrities of the year.

Translations

Translations of the word "hunkiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais atraente

🇮🇳 सबसे आकर्षक

🇩🇪 der attraktivste

🇮🇩 paling menarik

🇺🇦 найпривабливіший

🇵🇱 najatrakcyjniejszy

🇯🇵 最も魅力的な

🇫🇷 le plus séduisant

🇪🇸 el más atractivo

🇹🇷 en çekici

🇰🇷 가장 매력적인

🇸🇦 الأكثر جاذبية

🇨🇿 nejatraktivnější

🇸🇰 najatraktívnejší

🇨🇳 最吸引人的

🇸🇮 najprivlačnejši

🇮🇸 mest heillandi

🇰🇿 ең тартымды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მიმზიდველი

🇦🇿 ən cəlbedici

🇲🇽 el más atractivo

Etymology

The word 'hunky' can be traced back to the English language in the early 20th century, originating as a slang term. It is believed to derive from the usage among American soldiers during World War II, where it was used to describe someone who was appealing or well-built. Over time, 'hunky' evolved in popular culture to encompass not just physical appearance but also certain personality traits associated with being strong and attractive. The superlative form 'hunkiest' naturally emerged as the language evolved, allowing for comparative descriptions in conversations about desirability. The term gained increased usage in the 1980s and 1990s alongside the rise of fitness culture in the media, forever solidifying its place in contemporary expressions of attraction.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,594, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.