39 entries under sturdy topic. ×

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muscular(adjective, strong, stout, brawny)
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able-bodied(strong, vigorous, robust, stout)
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athletic(strong, vigorous, robust, stout)
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beefcake(adjective, strong, stout, brawny)
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beefy(strong, stout, brawny, husky)
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brawny(strong, vigorous, robust, stout)
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burly(adjective, strong, vigorous, robust)
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gorillalike(adjective, strong, stout, brawny)
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hefty(strong, vigorous, robust, stout)
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hulky(strong, vigorous, robust, stout)
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husky(strong, vigorous, robust, stout)
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muscled(adjective, vigorous, robust, stout)
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powerful(strong, vigorous, robust, stout)
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powerhouse(adjective, vigorous, robust, stout)
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pumped up(expression, adjective, vigorous, robust)
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ropy(adjective, vigorous, robust, stout)
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stout(strong, vigorous, robust, brawny)
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strapping(strong, vigorous, robust, stout)
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strong(vigorous, robust, stout, brawny)
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well-built(adjective, strong, vigorous, robust)
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