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C1adjective · rare

strapping

strapping · more strapping · most strapping

Having a sturdy muscular physiqueHaving a sturdy muscular physique; robust.

US/stɹˈæpɪŋ/

Meaning

2 senses

Having a sturdy muscular physique; robust.
(obsolete)(of a young woman) full of vigor; lusty.

More definitions

muscular and heavily built

Translations

2 languages

Forms

more strapping, most strapping

Comparative	more strapping Lesson
Superlative	most strapping Lesson

regular

Synonyms

47 synonyms

athleticB1 fitA2 heartyB1 muscularC1 well-builtB2 able-bodied Atlantean beefy beefed out brawny brolic buff built built like a tank

Close in meaning

muscular and heavily built:beefy burly husky buirdly

Antonyms

6 antonyms

feeble frail obese puny scrawny weakA2

Word family

3 related words

Relatedbeautiful man beautiful woman

Derivedstrappingly

Lessons for this word

2 lessons

A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

strapC1 strapless strategicB1 strategically strategist strategyA2

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