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thickset

The word “thickset” has 2 syllables: thick-set

It's pronounced as /ˌθɪkˈsɛt/

What is synonym and antonym for thickset?

In the thesaurus, “thickset” has 42 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for thickset along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for thickset

Antonyms for thickset

Meanings of thickset

  • noun
    1. A thick hedge.
    2. A stout, twilled cotton cloth; a fustian corduroy, or velveteen.
    3. A piece of clothing made from this fabric.
  • adjective
    1. Having a relatively short, heavy build.
    2. Densely crowded together; made up of things that are densely crowded together; closely planted.
    3. Densely covered (with something).

Example Sentences

  • The guard was a thickset man with broad shoulders.
  • A thickset woman stood near the entrance of the building.
  • The detective described the suspect as short and thickset.
  • The boxer had a strong, thickset build.
  • The old fisherman was thickset but surprisingly agile.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to thickset, such as: angular, anorexic, beefy, blocky, bony, brawny, bulky.

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