as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of beefy
Is Fisk, who just popped a hole in a jacket, going to gradually get bigger and beefier as the rest of the season/series unfolds?
—
Charlie Mason, TVLine, 28 Mar. 2025
In retrospect, the 2015 title feels like a precursor to Breath of the Wild, with its sprawling open world design and technological wizardry that allowed an underpowered console to swing big with a game whose size was comparable to those running on beefier hardware.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Lobel’s The red meat destination in section 134 is adding a beefy new option in 2025.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Miller was a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for beefy
Charlie Mason, TVLine, 28 Mar. 2025
In retrospect, the 2015 title feels like a precursor to Breath of the Wild, with its sprawling open world design and technological wizardry that allowed an underpowered console to swing big with a game whose size was comparable to those running on beefier hardware.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Lobel’s The red meat destination in section 134 is adding a beefy new option in 2025.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Miller was a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for beefy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefy
Adjective
-
One of the most powerful moments of the night was the Waiting to Exhale tribute, beautifully curated by Adam Blackstone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
-
It’s marketed as being 29% more powerful than other fans of its size by cooling 380 cubic feet per minute (CFM)—and Baker does not disagree.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
Adjective
-
Made with stretchy, sweat-wicking, odor-blocking, sun-shielding fabric, these athletic shorts were built for hiking, lounging, running, and even swimming.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
-
Grant, a nose tackle Miami selected in the first round, Phillips, a three-year starter at Maryland the Dolphins selected in the fifth round, and Biggers, a seventh-round pick, are all young, big and athletic, and each possesses upside.—
Omar Kelly
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adjective
-
Emanuel Hershberger—Manny to his friends—has an iron handshake, a bushy chin-strap beard, and the burly shoulders of a man who spends his downtime tending a 40-acre farm without mechanized equipment.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
-
Ryan and Rory bring a soulful-style harmony that meshes well with Johnson’s burly, warm vocal and further elevate the song’s timeless sound.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Adjective
-
The footage has resonated with countless husky owners who are all too familiar with the breed's mischievous nature.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
-
Pictures of husky puppy Kiss who is now in the care of Austin Pets Alive!—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
Adjective
-
Researchers produce knowledge in the form of research papers that do not belong to them, while a few mighty businesses make huge amounts of money from it.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
-
Other characters later filled out Mafalda’s circle, including a little brother, Guille, and a short but mighty friend called Libertad, each new voice deepening Quino’s lucid portrait of the community.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adjective
-
By Emily Saladino and Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors June 18, 2025 The best steak salad recipes transform seemingly disparate elements—crisp greens, brawny beef—into cohesive, craveable dishes.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2025
-
The brawny Yankees lead the American League in runs scored, with 135 more than the Royals, and are pacing the majors in home runs, with 108 — more than double the MLB-low 46 mustered by the Royals.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Adjective
-
But the Dead’s wall was essentially a behemoth sound system, a hulking electrical mess of amps, speakers, wires—like the menacing heavy-metal rig in Mad Max: Fury Road, but far larger, louder, and, perhaps, more ludicrous.—
John Hendrickson,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
-
They’re housed in the National Library of Wales, a hulking grey monolith that hovers upon a hilltop overlooking the town, Mount Olympus-style.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
-
Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
-
The company's results expectations are influenced by tariff disruptions, mixed performance among business units, and uncertain aluminum demand—slightly offset by sturdy alumina margins and effective internal cost management.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share