bullnecked

Thân thiện

The wrestler is bullnecked and powerfully built.

Definition

Adjective: * Having a thick, short, and powerful neck. This term describes a physical build characterized by a neck that is notably muscular and broad, often suggesting strength or a stocky physique.

Usage

The adjective "bullnecked" is used attributively, typically placed before a noun to describe a person or, less commonly, an animal. It often carries connotations of raw physical power, sturdiness, or a somewhat imposing appearance. * The bullnecked security guard stood imposingly at the entrance. * He was a bullnecked man who looked like he could lift a car. * The wrestler's bullnecked build made him difficult to take down.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While primarily physical, "bullnecked" can be used metaphorically to describe something characterized by stubbornness, unyielding strength, or a lack of subtlety, much like the stereotypical image of a bull.
  • The company's bullnecked resistance to change eventually led to its downfall.
  • He pursued his goals with a bullnecked determination.

Variants and Related Words

• Bullneck (noun): The condition or characteristic of having such a neck.
  • His bullneck was a testament to years of weightlifting.
• Thick-necked (adjective): A more common and neutral synonym.
• Sturdy, burly, brawny (adjectives): General synonyms suggesting physical strength and solid build.

Synonyms

• Thick-necked
• Stout
• Burly
• Brawny
• Husky

Antonyms

• Slender-necked
• Thin-necked
• Gracile
• Delicate

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a thick short powerful neck