low-set

Describes a person or object that is built or positioned close to the ground; often used to describe a person's stature as short and stocky.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt eine Person oder einen Gegenstand, der tief oder nahe am Boden gebaut oder angeordnet ist; oft verwendet, um den Körperbau eines Menschen als klein und gedrungen zu beschreiben.

1. Short and stocky B2 formal

   Describes a person or animal that is short in stature and has a thick, heavy build, often with short legs and strong muscles.

   • The bulldog is a low-set breed, known for its sturdy frame.
   • He was a low-set man, broad-shouldered and powerful.
   • The low-set pony was perfect for the small child to ride.

   🇩🇪Untersetzt

   Synonyme: chunkydumpysquatsquattystockystubbythickset

   Antonyme: ganglylankyleanslendertall

2. Lower than average B2 formal

   Positioned or situated at a height that is below the typical or average level.

   • The house had low-set windows that let in little light.
   • They chose a low-set table for the living room.
   • The low-set clouds indicated an approaching storm.

   🇩🇪Tiefliegend

   Synonyme: lowlow-lyingshortsquat

   Antonyme: elevatedhighloftyraised

• lower-set comparative form
• lowest-set superlative form