studly

Like a beefcake

Studly is informal slang describing a man who is attractive, masculine, or sexually impressive—projecting the qualities of a stud.

The word often carries a playful or ironic edge: He showed up in his studly leather jacket.

It can describe appearance, behavior, or self-presentation that aims at rugged appeal.

attractive

handsome

Attractive in appearance

hunky · gorgeous · dreamy · chiseled · buff · ripped · hot · sexy · eye-catching · head-turner

macho

masculine

Male in character

  • brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
  • muscularHaving well-developed sinews
  • burlyHeavily muscled and broad

strapping · rugged · tough · alpha · manly · virile · beefy · robust · sturdy · swagger

suave

charming

Pleasantly attractive in manner

  • debonairSophisticated and carefree
  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
  • slickSmooth or craftily adept

gallant · urbane · sophisticated · polished · charismatic · witty · confident · dapper · cool · James Bond

Opposites
physical attractiveness and masculinity

studlyunattractive

Not pleasing aesthetically

homely · plain · geeky · nerdy · ugly

physical build and presence

studlyscrawny

Unattractively thin and bony

puny · wimpy · weedy · skinny · slight

sexual prowess and confidence

studlyimpotent

Lacking power or efficacy

frigid · unmanly · emasculated · virginal · sexless

Phrases
Family

study, student, stud, studs, unstudied, studded, studding, studbook, studliest

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG