strapping
adjective [before noun] /ˈstræp.ɪŋ/ informal mainly humorousDefinition
› describes someone who is tall and strong-looking: A big strapping lad like you shouldn't have much difficulty lifting that!Fit and healthy
(Definition of strapping adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- able-bodied adjective
- acrobatic adjective
- agree with sb phrasal verb
- an apple a day keeps the doctor away idiom
- be as right as rain idiom
- brawn noun (STRENGTH)
- buff adjective (HEALTHY)
- clean-limbed adjective
- coordinated adjective (WELL ORGANIZED)
- early to bed and early to rise (makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise) idiom
- fettle
- fit adjective (HEALTHY)
- healthful adjective
- healthy adjective (HEALTH)
- how are you keeping? idiom
- iron man noun
- muscle-bound adjective
- stalwart adjective (STRONG)
- strength noun (POWER)
- sturdy adjective
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