studly

American  

[stuhd-lee] / ˈstʌd li /

adjective

studlier, studliest

1. Slang. virilely attractive; muscular and handsome.

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Etymology

Origin of studly

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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 • Dec. 22, 2021

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 • Aug. 15, 2021

While the Stones did it as a studly kiss-off, the tone here is pure yippee, wailing guitars and a big old shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2020

But you wouldn’t be wrong to wonder whether the money you shell out for that wine might be paying for that designer label or studly bottle, rather than the juice inside.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2017

Brando’s was the Schott Perfecto, a burly cowhide jacket with snap-down lapels and studly shoulder epaulets that add up to the style equivalent of a snarl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2016