MESOMORPHIC Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

mesomorphic

adjective

ˌme-zə-ˈmȯr-fik

Definition of mesomorphic

as in athletic

strongly and heavily built the shot put, hammer throw, and other field events for which mesomorphic athletes are well-suited

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Recent Examples of mesomorphic For a mesomorphic body, rather than an endomorphic one like his. — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

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Adjective

This was some 50 pallets containing more than 150,000 pieces of athletic gear – 6,500 pairs of shoes alone – all of which had to be sorted by team and distributed across campus in less than a month.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The athletic department added a fifth water station on Saturday to give fans more options.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of athletic

Adjective

Tyler, after a brief recovery period, returned to the recording studio with a huskier, edgier voice.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The extravagant, hi-NRG single showcased the breadth of Tyler’s husky grandeur, which proved a perfect fit for Giorgio Moroder.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of husky

Adjective

Fauci asked as a burly officer marched the man through the main door of the building and toward a police van, his hands zip-tied behind him.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Madden was the burly, garrulous head coach of the Oakland Raiders in the 1970s, leading the team to many championship games and its first Super Bowl victory.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of burly

Adjective

My love is unconditional and nothing will separate me from your cheesy beefy burrito and avocado chicken stacker.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
This version ranks among Orange County’s best, delivering a satisfying snap and enough beefy richness without turning into mush.

— Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026

Definition of beefy

Adjective

While several countries have tried opt-out systems, France is hoping more muscular obligatory opt-in rules will be more effective.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Some babies that used to die from one genetic disease - spinal muscular atrophy - before their 2nd birthday now are living normal lives.

— Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of muscular

Adjective

Starship will be key to building and maintaining this constellation, which will require many launches of the brawny, fully reusable rocket.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 July 2026
The two athletic conferences standing have schools in 26 states, a brawny bipartisan geographic and political footprint.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of brawny

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