Added 9 October 2026 heavyset /ˈhɛviˌsɛt/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about heavyset at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Having a short and solid form or stature. a wrestler of compact build Origin From heavy + set. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: thicksetstockyfatthickcompactheftyheavyweightycorpulenthulkinggrossbulky Back to today's word