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broad-shouldered Definition and Meaning in English (broad-shouldered definition)

adjective
Synonyms:wide-shoulderedburlymuscular
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Broad-shouldered definition: Describing a person having unusually wide or muscular shoulders, indicating strength or a sturdy build.

Definitions of Broad-shouldered

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a person having unusually wide or muscular shoulders, indicating strength or a sturdy build.

Example Sentences

casual

“The broad-shouldered man easily lifted the heavy box.”

casual

“He was a broad-shouldered athlete, perfect for rugby.”

Synonyms

wide-shoulderedburlymuscularwell-built

Antonyms

narrow-shoulderedslenderslight

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Inflected Word Forms

nounshoulder
nounbroadness
adjectivebroad
adjectiveshouldered
adverbbroadly

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Broad-shouldered definition: Describing a person having unusually wide or muscular shoulders, indicating strength or a sturdy build.
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'Broad-shouldered' translates to 'broad-shouldered' in English. Broad-shouldered definition: Describing a person having unusually wide or muscular shoulders, indicating strength or a sturdy build.
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