Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkˌsɛt/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 I saw a thickset man walking down the street.
A2 The thickset wrestler easily lifted his opponent.
B1 The thickset bouncer stood at the entrance of the club.
B2 The thickset bodyguard protected the VIP with ease.
C1 The thickset rugby player dominated the field with his strength.
C2 The thickset bodybuilder had a formidable presence on stage.
adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it
A1 The man was short and thickset, with a strong build.
A2 She wore a thickset coat to stay warm in the cold weather.
B1 The thickset walls of the castle provided protection from invaders.
B2 The thickset branches of the tree made it difficult to climb.
C1 The thickset frame of the car made it sturdy and durable.
C2 The thickset design of the furniture gave it a solid and substantial appearance.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 The man was thickset and strong.
A2 She walked quickly, her thickset frame moving with purpose.
B1 The thickset walls of the castle provided excellent protection.
B2 Despite his thickset appearance, he moved with surprising agility.
C1 The thickset branches of the oak tree spread out majestically.
C2 The thickset crowd gathered around the speaker, eager to hear his words.
formal The thickset man stood out in the crowd with his broad shoulders and muscular build.
informal I saw a thickset guy at the gym lifting some heavy weights.
slang That dude is so thickset, he could probably bench press a car!
figurative The thickset wall of silence between them prevented any meaningful communication.
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