broad-shouldered
Built like linebacker
Broad-shouldered describes someone whose shoulders are wide relative to their frame, suggesting physical strength or an athletic build: a broad-shouldered linebacker, He was tall and broad-shouldered.
The term often carries connotations of masculinity or capability, appearing frequently in descriptions of heroic or imposing figures.
Having well-developed sinews
- strappingMuscular and hale
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
- huskyRough-voiced or stocky
stocky · thickset · robust · buff · beefy · athletic · well-built · barrel-chested
Traditionally masculine in bearing
- virilePowerfully masculine
- machoOverly masculine manner
- ruggedTough and uneven
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
alpha · dominant · powerful · tough · stalwart · vigorous · testosterone · handsome
Sufficiently able, qualified
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- confidentSure of oneself
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
assertive · decisive · empowered · strong-willed · influential · formidable · commanding · leader
Sleeved upper-body covering
- suitMatched formal garments
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- fittedShaped to conform
- alterationsChanges made to something
silhouette · tapered · cut · proportion · measurement · bespoke
Protective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- shelteringProtecting from elements
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
dependable · supportive · steadfast · watchful · fatherly · comforting · strong-armed · embrace
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
husky · stocky · thickset · robust · buff · beefy · athletic · well-built · barrel-chested · powerlifter
manly
Traditionally masculine in bearing
heroic · alpha · dominant · powerful · tough · stalwart · vigorous · testosterone · handsome · chiseled
competent
Sufficiently able, qualified
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- confidentSure of oneself
authoritative · assertive · decisive · empowered · strong-willed · influential · formidable · commanding · leader · responsibility
jacket
Sleeved upper-body covering
alterations · silhouette · tapered · cut · proportion · measurement · bespoke
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- shelteringProtecting from elements
reassuring · dependable · supportive · steadfast · watchful · fatherly · comforting · strong-armed · embrace · caretaker
- body typesectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph, somatotype, athletic build
- stocky buildstocky, squat, sturdy, thickset, heavyset
- body measurementsheight, weight, waist circumference, head circumference, leg length
- gender traitsmasculine, feminine, male, female, manly
broad, shoulder, broadcast, broaden, broadly, broadcasting, broadening, broadcaster, breadth