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stocky Synonyms

Another word for stocky

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• adjective (Context 1)

Broad, sturdy, and usually short in build; solidly and compactly built.

Usage Example

"The rugby player had a thickset build that made him difficult to tackle on the field."

Strongest
thickset
heavyset
Strong
stout
sturdy
burly
strapping
chunky
compact
husky
squat

Opposites of stocky

The opposite of stocky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slender
lanky
slim
gangly
skinny
willowy
lean
spindly
See all opposites of stocky

• Nearby Words

stocktake
stocktaking
stockton
stocky
stockyard
stodginess
stodgy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stocky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stocky
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