Stouter: meaning, definitions and examples

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stouter

 

[ หˆstaสŠtษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

Stouter is a comparative form of the adjective stout, which typically describes someone who is somewhat overweight or has a robust and heavy build. It often connotes strength and durability, as well as a sense of solidity. The term can also imply a cheerful demeanor, associated with being plump or broad. In certain contexts, stout can refer to a type of beer, which is dark, heavy, and has a strong flavor, though stouter refers directly to the physical characteristic.

Synonyms

chubby, chunky, hefty, robust.

Examples of usage

  • He looked stouter after the holidays.
  • She preferred her stouter friends for their supportive nature.
  • The stouter man in the group was her father.

Translations

Translations of the word "stouter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais robusto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรคrker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih kuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั†ะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grubszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Š้ ‘ไธˆใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus fort

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs robusto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha saฤŸlam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๊ฐ•ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‚ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ silnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅผบๅฃฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤnejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะณั–ะทะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs robusto

Etymology

The word 'stout' originated from the Middle English term 'stout', which means 'brave' or 'bold'. The usage of 'stout' to describe a personโ€™s physical form began to emerge in the late 15th century, shifting from a connotation of strength or bravery to a physical description implying heaviness or thickset build. The transition in meaning reflects the complex social attitudes towards body types throughout history. In the 17th century, 'stout' was used more broadly to denote robustness, not just in people but also in physical structures and materials. The comparative form 'stouter' naturally developed as speakers sought to indicate varying degrees of this stoutness. The change in cultural perceptions regarding body size and shape, especially in contemporary society, has given the term a versatile application that can be both descriptive and affectionate.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,632, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.