stubbiness

Thân thiện

The puppy's stubbiness made it look especially cuddly.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being short and broad in form or shape; having a squat, truncated appearance.

Usage

The noun "stubbiness" describes a physical characteristic. It is typically used to refer to objects or body parts that are notably short and wide.

Examples

• The stubbiness of the new pencil made it difficult for the child to hold.
• He was self-conscious about the stubbiness of his fingers.
• The stubbiness of the tower gave it a uniquely sturdy and imposing look.

Advanced Usage

• "stubbiness of [something]": This is the most common construction, used to specify what possesses the short, broad quality.
  • The design emphasized the stubbiness of the vehicle's profile.

Variants and Related Words

• Stubby (adjective): Having a short, thick shape.
  • He gripped the stubby candle.
• Stub (noun): A short remaining piece of something; a truncated end.
  • She saved the ticket stub.

Synonyms

• Squatness: The quality of being low and broad.
• Stockiness: The quality of being solidly built; thickest.
• Chunkiness: The quality of being short and thick or bulky.

Antonyms

• Slenderness
• Lankiness
• Elongation

Học thuật

Noun

1. the property of being short and broad

Từ đồng nghĩa

• squatness