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.

• 🇫🇷Qualifie une personne ou un objet construit ou situé près du sol ; souvent utilisé pour décrire la morphologie d'une personne comme petite et trapue.

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.

   🇫🇷Trapu et de petite taille

   Synonymes: chunkydumpysquatsquattystockystubbythickset

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷situé bas, plus bas que la moyenne

   Synonymes: lowlow-lyingshortsquat

   Antonymes: elevatedhighloftyraised

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