Heavyset

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛviˌsɛt/

Definitions of heavyset

adjective describing someone who is stocky or overweight

Example Sentences

A1 She is heavyset and has short hair.

A2 The heavyset man struggled to fit into the small chair.

B1 The heavyset woman decided to start a new exercise routine.

B2 Despite being heavyset, he was surprisingly agile on the basketball court.

C1 The heavyset actor transformed his body for the role.

C2 Her heavyset frame belied her incredible strength and athleticism.

Examples of heavyset in a Sentence

formal The heavyset man stood out in the crowd with his broad shoulders and large build.

informal I saw a heavyset guy at the gym lifting some serious weights.

slang That heavyset dude has some serious muscle definition.

figurative Her heavyset presence in the room commanded attention and respect.

Grammatical Forms of heavyset

• past tense: heavily set
• plural: heavysets
• comparative: heavier set
• superlative: heaviest set
• present tense: heavysets
• future tense: will heavyset
• perfect tense: has heavyset
• continuous tense: is heavysetting
• singular: heavyset
• positive degree: heavyset
• infinitive: to heavyset
• gerund: heavysetting
• participle: heavyset

Origin and Evolution of heavyset

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'heavyset' originated from the combination of the words 'heavy' and 'set', referring to someone who is solidly built or stocky.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with a sturdy or robust build, 'heavyset' has evolved to encompass a broader range of body types and is now commonly used to describe individuals who are overweight or obese.