rugged
adjective (STRONG) /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/Definition
› strong and simple; not delicate: Jeeps are rugged vehicles, designed for rough conditions.Physically strong and powerful › describes a man's face that is strongly and attractively formed: She fell for his rugged good looks.AttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegant ruggedly /-li/ adverb AttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegant
(Definition of rugged adjective (STRONG) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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