strapping
46 synonyms and 6 antonyms for strapping, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Tall, strong, and physically robust.
Synonyms
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able-bodied
Atlantean
beefy
beefed out
brawny
brolic
built like a tank
buirdly
burly
Cyclopean
deep-rooted
dench
diced
Herculean
hearty
husky
hench
in shape
jacked
lusty
like a giant refreshed
made of iron
muscled
muscleful
sculpted
sinewy
strong as a lion
strong as a horse
strong as brandy
strong as an ox
swole
virile
well-built
well-fed
well-knit
wiry
Antonyms
How to use strapping
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strapping lad
apply strapping
Frequently asked questions
What does “strapping” mean?
The word “strapping” means tall, strong, and physically robust. In plain terms, physically big and sturdy, or medical tape used to support an injured joint.
How do you use “strapping” in a sentence?
Here is “strapping” used in a sentence: “Their son grew into a strapping young man.”
What is another word for “strapping”?
Words with a similar meaning to “strapping” include able-bodied, athletic, Atlantean, beefy, beefed out and brawny.
What is the opposite of “strapping”?
The opposite of “strapping” — its antonyms — are feeble, frail, obese, puny and scrawny.
What part of speech is “strapping”?
Depending on how it is used, “strapping” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “strapping” have?
“Strapping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tall, strong, and physically robust.
