hench
Visibly strong, intimidating
Hench is British slang meaning muscular, strong, or well-built: He's been hitting the gym—looking proper hench these days.
The word likely derives from henchman, evoking the imposing physique of a bodyguard or enforcer.
It's primarily youth slang, used admiringly to describe someone's physical build.
Physically powerful, well-muscled
- jackedExtremely muscular, slang
- swoleExtremely muscular, informally
- rippedTorn or very muscular
- buffAvid fan; also burnish
bulging · pumped · toned · beefy · shredded · massive · built · stacked
Servile subordinate
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- underlingPerson of lower rank
- muscleContractile body tissue
- bodyguardPaid personal security agent
lackey · goon · thug · heavy · bruiser · tough · right-hand · crew
Impressively grand in scale
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
daunting · fierce · brutish · hulking · looming · towering · stern · grim
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- dependableWorthy of trust
reliable · trustworthy · unwavering · dedicated · committed · dutiful · allegiant · staunch
brawny
Physically powerful, well-muscled
buff · bulging · pumped · toned · beefy · shredded · massive · built · stacked · yoked
minion
Servile subordinate
bodyguard · lackey · goon · thug · heavy · bruiser · tough · right-hand · crew · gang
imposing
Impressively grand in scale
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
formidable · daunting · fierce · brutish · hulking · looming · towering · stern · grim · brooding
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
dependable · reliable · trustworthy · unwavering · dedicated · committed · dutiful · allegiant · staunch · true