studly

[ stuhd-lee ]

adjective

, stud·li·er, stud·li·est.

1. Slang. virilely attractive; muscular and handsome.

Word History and Origins

Origin of studly¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Connie’s adultery was Clifford’s idea at first, though the studly gamekeeper was hardly the partner he envisioned.

From New York Times

A women’s magazine called him “studly.”

From Seattle Times

Think of a tall, studly Michael Scott with the power to make you feel anything he wishes.

From Los Angeles Times

As Orlando, Duke of Oxford and the spy agency’s founder, Fiennes might read more cuddly than studly, but he lends a surprising gravitas to this flibbertigibbet feature.

From New York Times

Punter Michael Dickson was as studly as ever, averaging 48.6 yards per kick and 43.4 net with three downed inside the 20 and a long of 62.

From Seattle Times