hunky
word
Definition
Describes a man who is physically attractive, often with a strong and muscular body.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly used to describe men in an admiring or playful way. Common collocations: 'hunky guy', 'really hunky'. Primarily positive, never for women. Sometimes implies physical attractiveness over personality.
Spanish: guapo (atractivo) - fornidoPortuguese (BR): gato (atraente) - musculosoPortuguese (PT): giro (atraente) - musculadoChinese (Simplified): 健壮迷人Chinese (Traditional): 健壯迷人Hindi: बहुत आकर्षक (आमतौर पर पुरुष के लिए)Arabic: وسيم وجذاب (عادةً للرجال)Bengali: ফিট - আকর্ষণীয় (পুরুষের জন্য)Russian: крепкий - привлекательный (о мужчине)Japanese: イケメン - たくましいVietnamese: đẹp trai - lực lưỡngKorean: 근육질의 - 잘생긴 (남성에게)Turkish: yakışıklı - kaslı (erkekler için)Urdu: گٹھا ہوا - پرکشش (مرد کے لیے)Indonesian: berotot - tampan (untuk pria)
Example Sentences
That actor is really hunky.
basic
Everyone thinks the new gym trainer is hunky.
basic
My sister has a poster of a hunky singer.
basic
He walked into the room looking all hunky in his suit.
natural
All her friends agree her boyfriend is super hunky.
natural
You should see the new neighbor—he’s totally hunky!
natural