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stoutness

stoutness

5.5
Having a fairly heavy, solid body
  • noun
  • /ˈstaʊtnəs/
translation icon : robustez
  • Despite his stoutness, he was remarkably agile on the dance floor.

Examples

  • His stoutness was the result of years of little exercise and heavy meals.

  • Doctors warned that increasing stoutness could lead to health complications.

  • Her stoutness made her stand out in the crowd.

  • The stoutness of the old man was evident as he walked.

  • In his old age, he embraced his stoutness and celebrated his strong, solid frame.

  • The stoutness of the oak tree made it a sturdy shelter during the storm.

  • Her stoutness was evident in her broad shoulders and strong build, reflecting years of hard work.

Synonyms

body weight
vsstoutness
30 1.4

How heavy a person is

describes a physical quality of shape and solidity rather than a measure
fatness
vsstoutness
6 1.0

A state of having too much body weight

is milder, indicating somewhat fat with a solid body rather than excess
heaviness
vsstoutness
3 2.5

A large weight that makes something hard to lift

highlights body fat and solid build rather than general weight
overweight
vsstoutness
1 2.4

A condition of having more body fat than is healthy

is a neutral quality of being somewhat fat, not a health judgment
plumpness
vsstoutness
1 2.4

A soft, rounded fullness, like a kitten's body or a cheek

is more neutral and denotes a heavier, solid body
stubbiness
vsstoutness
1 7.4

A short, thick shape that looks wide and squat

emphasizes overall heavy solidity rather than just short broad shape
bulkiness
vsstoutness
1 3.9

Being large and hard to carry or move

focuses on bodily heaviness and solidity rather than awkward size
fattiness
vsstoutness
1 4.1

The quality of having a large amount of fat

focuses on overall solid, somewhat fat body rather than fat content
corpulence
vsstoutness
  • Formal
1 8.7

Too much body fat that makes a person very heavy

is less extreme, meaning somewhat fat and solid rather than excessive
tubbiness
vsstoutness
6.5

A person or animal body shape that is round and slightly plump

is firmer and implies a heavier, solid build rather than soft roundness
dumpiness
vsstoutness
7.4

Being rather short with a slightly heavy body shape

means a solid heavy body rather than only short and untidy shape
squattiness
vsstoutness
8.4

A short, thick shape of a person, animal or object that looks strong

refers to a generally heavier, solid body not only compactness
heftiness
vsstoutness
5.3

Being heavy, large, or physically strong

is similar but stresses being somewhat fat rather than just mass
weightiness
vsstoutness
6.1

The state of being very heavy and hard to lift

is about body fat and a solid build, not just mass
ponderousness
vsstoutness
9.1

A lot of weight that makes something hard to move

is milder, meaning somewhat heavy and solid rather than very massive
burliness
vsstoutness
5.3

A large, strong, and solid body or appearance

focuses on being somewhat fat and solid rather than muscular strength
huskiness
vsstoutness
5.8

A large strong body that looks sturdy

means a heavier, plumper body rather than rugged muscular form
adiposis
vsstoutness
  • Specialized
9.9

A condition of having too much body fat that can harm health

is a simple physical quality of being somewhat fat without medical label

Antonyms

1 4.2

Lack of strong, detailed ideas or proof in a text

1 2.7

Being thin in a way that looks attractive

How Fat

obesity
146 3.9
stoutness
5.5
plumpness
1 2.4
thinness
2 2.3

Surface Forms

stoutness singular
stoutnesses plural

Morphology

stoutness = stout (transparent) = stout + ness

Standard abstract noun formation from the adjective 'stout' meaning 'heavy or solid', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Stoutness comes from stout, which also came to mean 'thick' or 'heavy'. Think of a stout beer that is rich and full, and you can remember that stoutness can describe a solid, heavy body.